batrachian
- noun
- /bəˈtrā kē ən/
- Archaic
- The batrachian jumped into the pond.
Examples
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The exhibition featured a rare batrachian specimen discovered in Madagascar.
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Unlike most reptiles, the batrachian thrives in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
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The biologist spent years studying various species of batrachian in the Amazon rainforest.
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Many batrachians can be found in tropical rainforests.
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The park was filled with batrachians, and children enjoyed watching the frogs jump in the water.
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When it rains, we often see batrachians hopping across the road looking for damp places to breed.
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During the hike, we encountered a small batrachian resting on a leaf near the pond.
Synonyms
A frog or toad with long hind legs for leaping
A frog or toad that has no tail as an adult
A group of animals that includes frogs and toads
A group of cold-blooded animals that live both in water and on land like frogs and salamanders
Surface Forms
Morphology
batrachian = batrach + ian
The noun sense is formed from the Greek combining form 'batrach-' plus '-ian' to mean a frog/toad-like amphibian, which is not transparent to average learners without knowledge of scientific morphology.
Etymology
Batrachian comes from the Greek batrachos meaning 'frog' and the ending -ian meaning 'related to', so it names an amphibian like a frog or toad.