tiger salamander


tiger salamander

noun

Definition of TIGER SALAMANDER

: a large widely distributed North American salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum of the family Ambystomatidae) that is variably colored with contrasting blotches, spots, or bars

First Known Use of TIGER SALAMANDER

1842

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