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Etymology of the English word salamander

the English word salamander
derived from the Old French word salamandre
derived from the Classical Latin word salamandra
derived from the Greek word salamandra, σαλαμάνδρα

Date

The earliest known usage of salamander in English dates from the 14th century.

Cognates

Dutch salamander, French salamandre, German Salamander, Icelandic salamandra, Italian salamandra, Spanish salamandra, Swedish salamander

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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