urodele

noun

uro·​dele ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌdēl 

: any of an order (Caudata synonym Urodela) of amphibians (such as newts and salamanders) that have a tail throughout life

urodele adjective

Illustration of urodele

Word History

Etymology

French urodèle, ultimately from Greek oura tail + dēlos evident, showing — more at ass

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above