Anura Syllabification: (An·u·ra)Pronunciation: /əˈn(y)o͝orə/ ZoologyDefinition of Anura an order of tailless amphibians that comprises the frogs and toads. Also called Salientia or Batrachia. (as plural noun anura) amphibians of the order Anura; frogs and toads. Origin:modern Latin, from an-1 + Greek oura 'tail'Anura in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of Anura in the British & World English dictionary