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Definitions for salientianˌseɪ liˈɛn ʃən

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

sa•li•en•tianˌseɪ liˈɛn ʃən(adj.; n.)

  1. Category: Reptiles and Amphibians

    Ref: anuran.

Origin of salientian:

1945–50; < NL Salienti(a) (L: neut. pl. of saliēns; see salient ) + -an1

Princeton's WordNet

  1. frog, toad, toad frog, anuran, batrachian, salientian(adj)

    any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

  2. anuran, batrachian, salientian(adj)

    relating to frogs and toads

Wiktionary

  1. salientian(Noun)

    Any amphibian of the order Salientia; the frogs and toads (normally within Anura or Batrachia)

  2. salientian(Adjective)

    Of or pertaining to these animals

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