crapaud

[ kra-poh, krap-oh ]

noun

1. a species of large frog, Leptodactylus pentadactylus, resembling a bullfrog, inhabiting South and Central America, and having deep orange or red coloring on the legs and sides during the breeding season, the rest of the body being dark-green or brown with black markings.

crapaud

/ ˈkrɑː-; ˈkræpəʊ /

noun

1. a frog or toad

Word History and Origins

Origin of crapaud¹

< French: toad, Old French crapot, perhaps < Germanic *krappa hook ( grape, grapnel ), in reference to its hooklike feet; for -aud, ribald

Word History and Origins

Origin of crapaud¹

from French: toad

Example Sentences

And then some frog-eating, Johnny Crapaud policeman will gather us in as disorderly persons!

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Called Crapaud from the device of the ancient kings of France, "three toads erect saltant."

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Hung over the ponds in June, watching the eggs of the frog turn to tadpoles, and the tadpoles to Johnny Crapaud.

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"If he doesn't get the tobacco he'll be hung for a spy," said Johnny Crapaud, turning on his heel.

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"If we don't take him to headquarters now he'll send across and get the tobacco," interpreted the corporal to Johnny Crapaud.

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