ki adjective
1.
belonging or pertaining to the Batrachia, a former group comprising the amphibians, and sometimes restricted to the salientians.
noun
2.
an amphibian, especially a salientian.
Origin:
1825–35; < Neo-Latin Batrachi(a) (< Greek bátrach(os) frog + Neo-Latin -ia noun suffix (neuter plural)) + -an)
1825–35; < Neo-Latin Batrachi(a) (< Greek bátrach(os) frog + Neo-Latin -ia noun suffix (neuter plural)) + -an)
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batrachian (bəˈtreɪkɪən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any amphibian, esp a frog or toad |
| —adj | |
| 2. | of or relating to the frogs and toads |
| [C19: from New Latin Batrachia, from Greek batrakhos frog] | |
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batrachian  (bə-trā'kē-ən) Pronunciation Key
Relating to tailless amphibians, such as frogs and toads. |
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