batrachian

American  

[buh-trey-kee-uhn] / bəˈtreɪ ki ən /

adjective

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

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noun

1. an amphibian, especially a salientian.

batrachian British  

/ bəˈtreɪkɪən /

noun

1. any amphibian, esp a frog or toad

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adjective

1. of or relating to the frogs and toads

batrachian Scientific  

/ bə-trā′kē-ən /

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

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Etymology

Origin of batrachian

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

Example Sentences

It appeared that they were of the Batrachian order, and of gigantic dimensions in comparison with any representatives of that order now living.

From The Student's Elements of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir

It is the announcement of the betrothal—it is the love-song of the Batrachian.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. by Various

The duration of existence of the amphibials of the Batrachian family, when plunged in water, depends in a great measure on its temperature.

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)

Did this Batrachian really possess a rational soul, with sentiments of piety and justice, or only a wonderfully constructive faculty of imitation?

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 102, April, 1866 by Various

On the other hand, it was maintained that the fact of my being a Batrachian had no bearing on my moral rights, and ought not to have upon my social and legal rights.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 102, April, 1866 by Various