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anuran

[ uh-noor-uhn, uh-nyoor- ]
/ əˈnʊər ən, əˈnyʊər- /
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noun
any amphibian of the order Anura, comprising the frogs and toads.
adjective
belonging or pertaining to the Anura.
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Origin of anuran

<New Latin Anur(a) (an-an1 + Greek -oura, neuter plural of -ouros -tailed, derivative of ourá tail) + -an
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British Dictionary definitions for anuran

anuran
/ (əˈnjʊərən) /

noun
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
of, relating to, or belonging to the order Anura
French name: salientian

Word Origin for anuran

C20: from New Latin Anura, from an- + Greek oura tail
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