batrachian

ba·tra·chi·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [buh-trey-kee-uh n]
- /bəˈtreɪ ki ən/
- /batrˈeɪʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-trey-kee-uh n]
- /bəˈtreɪ ki ən/

Definitions of batrachian word

noun batrachian any amphibian, esp a frog or toad 3
adjective batrachian of or relating to the frogs and toads 3
adjective batrachian of, like, or concerning frogs and toads 3
noun batrachian a frog or toad 3
adjective batrachian belonging or pertaining to the Batrachia, a former group comprising the amphibians, and sometimes restricted to the salientians. 1
noun batrachian an amphibian, especially a salientian. 1

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Origin of batrachian

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < New Latin Batrachi(a) (< Greek bátrach(os) frog + New Latin -ia noun suffix (neuter plural)) + -an)

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batrachian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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