(n) any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species, Syn. toad frog, batrachian, anuran, salientian, toad
n. 1. an amphibian of the order Anura; any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species; a frog or toad. Syn. -- frog, toad, toadfrog, batrachian, salientian [ WordNet 1.5 ]