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batrachian

batrachian

1 9.9
A type of animal like a frog or toad that usually has no tail and long back legs for jumping
  • noun
  • /bəˈtrā kē ən/
  • Archaic
: batraciano
  • The batrachian jumped into the pond.

Examples

  • The exhibition featured a rare batrachian specimen discovered in Madagascar.

  • Unlike most reptiles, the batrachian thrives in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.

  • The biologist spent years studying various species of batrachian in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Many batrachians can be found in tropical rainforests.

  • The park was filled with batrachians, and children enjoyed watching the frogs jump in the water.

  • When it rains, we often see batrachians hopping across the road looking for damp places to breed.

  • During the hike, we encountered a small batrachian resting on a leaf near the pond.

Synonyms

anuran
vsbatrachian
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A frog or toad that has no tail as an adult

is the general term for members of that tailless leaping group
Amphibia
vsbatrachian
  • Specialized
1 8.3

A group of cold-blooded animals that live both in water and on land like frogs and salamanders

is limited to the specific tailless leaping subgroup within that broader class
Batrachia
vsbatrachian
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A group of animals that includes frogs and toads

refers to an individual member of that group rather than the whole group
salientian
vsbatrachian
  • Specialized
9.9

A frog or toad with long hind legs for leaping

is the broader common term for that group of leaping amphibians

Surface Forms

batrachian singular
batrachians plural

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.