salientian

(sā′lē en′s̸hē ən, -s̸hən)

noun, adjective

anuran

Origin: < ModL Salientia (< L saliens: see salient) + -an

See salientian in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An amphibian of the order Salientia (formerly Anura or Batrachia), which includes the frogs and toads. Also called anuran.

adjective

Of or belonging to the Salientia.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin Salientia, order name

Origin: , from Latin saliēns, salient-

Origin: , present participle of salīre, to leap; see salient

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