sa·li·en·tian (sā'lē-ěn'shən) n. An amphibian of the order Salientia (formerly Anura or Batrachia), which includes the frogs and toads. Also called anuran. adj. Of or belonging to the Salientia.
[From New Latin Salientia, order name, from Latin saliēns, salient-, present participle of salīre, to leap; see salient.]