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natterjack

[ nat-er-jak ]

noun

  1. a European toad, Bufo calamita, that moves by running.

natterjack

/ ˈnætəˌdʒæk /

noun

  1. a European toad, Bufo calamita, of sandy regions, having a greyish-brown body marked with reddish warty processes: family Bufonidae

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Word History and Origins

Origin of natterjack1

First recorded in 1760–70; origin uncertain

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Word History and Origins

Origin of natterjack1

C18: of unknown origin

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Example Sentences

Kerry, it is plentiful and known by the name of Natchet, which is probably an Irish corruption of Natterjack.

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