parotoid
[ puh-roh-toid ]
noun
Also called parotoid gland . any of certain cutaneous glands forming warty masses near the ear in certain toads.
adjective
of or relating to a parotoid.
resembling a parotid.
Origin of parotoid
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British Dictionary definitions for parotoid
parotoid
/ (pəˈrɒtɔɪd) /
noun
Also called: parotoid gland any of various warty poison glands on the head and back of certain toads and salamanders
adjective
resembling a parotid gland
Origin of parotoid
1C19: from Greek parot (is) (see parotid) + -oid
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