anurous

[ an-yer-uhs, uh-noor-uhs, uh-nyoor- ]

adjectiveZoology.

having no tail.

Origin of anurous

First recorded in 1830–40; see origin at anuran, -ous

Also an·ou·rous [uh-noor-uhs] /əˈnʊər əs/ .

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How to use anurous in a sentence

Aglossa, a sub-order of anurous amphibia, the frogs, without a tongue.
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British Dictionary definitions for anurous

anurous

/ (æˈnjʊərəs) /

adjective

zoology lacking a tail; tailless; acaudate

Origin of anurous

C19: from an- + Greek oura tail

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