anuran

[ uh-noor-uhn, uh-nyoor- ]
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noun
  1. any amphibian of the order Anura, comprising the frogs and toads.

adjective
  1. belonging or pertaining to the Anura.

Origin of anuran

1
<New Latin Anur(a) (an-an1 + Greek -oura, neuter plural of -ouros -tailed, derivative of ourá tail) + -an

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anuran

/ (əˈnjʊərən) /


noun
  1. any of the vertebrates of the order Anura (or Salientia), characterized by absence of a tail and very long hind legs specialized for hopping: class Amphibia (amphibians). The group includes the frogs and toads

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or belonging to the order Anura

Origin of anuran

1
C20: from New Latin Anura, from an- + Greek oura tail
  • French name: salientian

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