Salientian Definition
sālē-ĕnshən
noun
Webster's New World
Any of numerous amphibians of the order Salientia, which includes the frogs and toads and their extinct relatives.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- batrachian
- anuran
- toad frog
- toad
- frog
Other Word Forms of Salientian
Noun
Singular:
salientianPlural:
salientiansOrigin of Salientian
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From New Latin Salientia order name from Latin saliēns salient- present participle of salīre to leap salient
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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