batrachoid

1 of 2

adjective (1)

bat·​ra·​choid

ˈba‧trəˌkȯid

: like a frog or toad

batrachoid

2 of 2

adjective (2)

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: of or relating to the Batrachoididae

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

batrach- + -oid

Adjective (2)

New Latin Batrachoididae

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