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Anura

Pronunciation: /əˈnjʊərə/
Definition of Anura

noun

Zoology
  • an order of tailless amphibians that comprises the frogs and toads. Also called Salientia or Batrachia.
  • (anura) amphibians of the order Anura; frogs and toads.

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from an-1 'without' + Greek oura 'tail'

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Definition of Anura in the US English dictionary
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