salamandrine

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adjective

sal·​a·​man·​drine

-ˌdrīn

1

: of, relating to, or resembling a salamander

2

: capable of enduring fire like a salamander

salamandrine

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a spirit thought to live in fire

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin salamandra + English -ine

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Rhymes for salamandrine

• alexandrine