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crapaud

crapaud

9.9
A large frog like a bullfrog that lives in swamps and croaks loudly
  • noun
  • /kræˈpoʊd/
  • Archaic
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  • Local hunters in Guyana are familiar with the crapaud that inhabits swampy areas.

Examples

  • I spotted a crapaud near the riverbank.

  • The crapaud is often mistaken for the bullfrog because of its large size.

  • At night, the loud croaks of the crapaud echo through the rainforest.

  • The crapaud is known for its distinctive croak.

  • In the rainforests of Central America, the crapaud is known for its loud croak and distinctive appearance.

  • The chef prepared a local delicacy using crapaud, which is a large, flavorful frog common in the region.

  • During our hike, we spotted a crapaud near the stream, blending in with the lush foliage.

Synonyms

Leptodactylus pentadactylus
vscrapaud
  • Specialized
9.9

A large frog with teeth from Central and South America

is the general common name for that same frog rather than the species name
South American bullfrog
vscrapaud
6.8

A large frog with teeth that lives in South and Central America

is a more specific scientific name used for the exact species

Surface Forms

crapaud singular
crapauds plural

Etymology

Crapaud comes from French and simply means a 'toad'. Think of a large, warty, croaking toad in the rainforest — that's why English uses crapaud for the big frog-like amphibian found in South and Central America.