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Definition of salamander:

(n) : a (usually) terrestrial amphibian, resembling a lizard; taxonomic order Caudata; a creature much like a lizard that is resistant to and lives in fire, hence the elemental being of fire
"1977: The salamander, a fairly long metal utensil with a flat rounded head, was left in the fire until red hot and then used to brown the top of a dish without further cooking. &mdash"
(v) : to apply a salamander (flat iron utensil above) in a cooking process
"19th C.: When cold, sprinkle the custard thickly with sugar and salamander it. &mdash"
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Definition of salamander:

(n) : a (usually) terrestrial amphibian, resembling a lizard; taxonomic order Caudata; a creature much like a lizard that is resistant to and lives in fire, hence the elemental being of fire
"1977: The salamander, a fairly long metal utensil with a flat rounded head, was left in the fire until red hot and then used to brown the top of a dish without further cooking. &mdash"
(v) : to apply a salamander (flat iron utensil above) in a cooking process
"19th C.: When cold, sprinkle the custard thickly with sugar and salamander it. &mdash"

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