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Texas toad

Texas toad

7.9
A toad that lives in dry woods and open land in the US southwest and comes out at night
  • noun
  • /ˈtɛksəs toʊd/
  • US
translation icon : sapo de Texas
  • The Texas toad is well adapted to life in arid environments, often burrowing underground to avoid the heat.

Examples

  • We spotted a Texas toad near the mesquite trees just after sunset.

  • During the rainy season, Texas toads emerge in large numbers to breed in shallow puddles.

  • The Texas toad is known for its unique call.

  • Many Texas toads are found near water sources.

  • During the rainy season, Texas toads emerge in large numbers to breed in shallow puddles.

  • The Texas toad is well adapted to life in arid environments, often burrowing underground to avoid the heat.

  • We spotted a Texas toad near the mesquite trees just after sunset.

Synonyms

Bufo speciosus
vsTexas toad
  • Specialized
9.9

A toad that burrows and is active at night in southwestern US prairies

has identical meaning but uses an alternative name form

Surface Forms

Texas toad singular
Texas toads plural

Morphology

Texas + toad

This is a straightforward compositional compound: 'Texas' (a place) + 'toad' (an amphibian) yields a toad associated with Texas. The meaning (a toad from or found in Texas) is directly derivable from the constituents and follows a common place‑name + animal pattern that a B1 learner would understand.

Etymology

Texas toad is a name that links the place Texas with the animal toad. These burrowing toads hide underground in hot, dry places and come out at night and after rain, so the name means 'a toad from Texas'.