Definition of BATRACHIAN

batrachian

Meanings

Plural: batrachians

Noun

  • any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
  • A frog or toad.

Adjective

  • relating to frogs and toads

Adj

  • Pertaining to or resembling a frog or toad.

Origin / Etymology

From New Latin Batrachia, former name of the zoological order Anura, from Ancient Greek βατράχεια (batrákheia), neuter plural of adjective from βάτραχος (bátrakhos, “frog”).

Synonyms

anuran, frog, salientian, toad, toad frog

Scrabble Score: 17

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Words With Friends Score: 19

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