batrachian

[ buh-trey-kee-uhn ]

/ bəˈtreɪ ki ən /

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adjective

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

noun

an amphibian, especially a salientian.

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Origin of batrachian

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

Words nearby batrachian

bat one thousand, Baton Rouge, baton round, baton twirler, bat printing, batrachian, batrachotoxin, bat ray, bats, batshit, bats in one's belfry, have

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How to use batrachian in a sentence

The only use intended to be asked of this renowned batrachian was the making of a little broth.
Steam Steel and Electricity|James W. Steele
The nocturnal music is now the product of the batrachian band, ably seconded by the crickets.
A Bird Calendar for Northern India|Douglas Dewar
Usug also is without explanation, but is probably the name of some small reptile or batrachian.
The Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees|James Mooney
The equivalent of the horizontal furrow of the Batrachian egg appears much later than in the Bird.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1|Francis Maitland Balfour

Another curious batrachian, the mud eel, is found in Carolina, in marshy situations.
The Western World|W.H.G. Kingston

British Dictionary definitions for batrachian

batrachian

/ (bəˈtreɪkɪən) /

noun

any amphibian, esp a frog or toad

adjective

of or relating to the frogs and toads

Word Origin for batrachian

C19: from New Latin Batrachia, from Greek batrakhos frog

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Scientific definitions for batrachian

batrachian

[ bə-trā′kē-ən ]

Relating to tailless amphibians, such as frogs and toads.