spadefoot toad
spade·foot toad
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [speyd-foo t tohd]
- /ˈspeɪdˌfʊt toʊd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [speyd-foo t tohd]
- /ˈspeɪdˌfʊt toʊd/
Definitions of spadefoot toad words
- noun spadefoot toad any of several nocturnal toads of the family Pelobatidae, common in the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by a horny, spadelike projection on each hind foot for burrowing under the soil. 1
- noun spadefoot toad any of several toads (family Pelobatidae) with a hornlike projection on the hind foot that is used in digging burrows 0
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Origin of spadefoot toad
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1865-70
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Parts of speech for Spadefoot toad
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spadefoot toad popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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