crapaud
Definition
- Noun:
- A large toothed frog: A species of frog native to South America and Central America, characterized by its large size and prominent teeth, bearing a resemblance to the bullfrog.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist studied the crapaud in its natural habitat.
- We heard the deep croak of a crapaud near the riverbank.
Advanced Usage
- Zoological context: The term is used specifically in herpetology to refer to this particular amphibian species.
- The research paper focused on the mating calls of the crapaud.
Variants and Related Words
- Leptodactylus pentadactylus: The scientific name for the species commonly referred to as the crapaud or smoky jungle frog.
- Smoky jungle frog: A common English name for the same species.
Synonyms
- Smoky jungle frog: The most common synonym in English.
- South American bullfrog: A descriptive synonym highlighting its resemblance and region.
Related Phrases
- None commonly associated: As a specific zoological term, it is not typically used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.
Noun
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large toothed frog of South America and Central America resembling the bullfrog
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