batrachian

[ buh-trey-kee-uhn ]

adjective

1. belonging or pertaining to the Batrachia, a former group comprising the amphibians, and sometimes restricted to the salientians.

noun

1. an amphibian, especially a salientian.

batrachian

/ bəˈtreɪkɪən /

noun

1. any amphibian, esp a frog or toad

adjective

1. of or relating to the frogs and toads

batrachian

/ bə-trā′kē-ən /

1. Relating to tailless amphibians, such as frogs and toads.

Word History and Origins

Origin of batrachian¹

1825–35; < New Latin Batrachi ( a ) (< Greek bátrach ( os ) frog + New Latin -ia noun suffix (neuter plural)) + -an )

Word History and Origins

Origin of batrachian¹

C19: from New Latin Batrachia , from Greek batrakhos frog

Example Sentences

The only use intended to be asked of this renowned batrachian was the making of a little broth.

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The nocturnal music is now the product of the batrachian band, ably seconded by the crickets.

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Usug also is without explanation, but is probably the name of some small reptile or batrachian.

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The equivalent of the horizontal furrow of the Batrachian egg appears much later than in the Bird.

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Another curious batrachian, the mud eel, is found in Carolina, in marshy situations.

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