Definition of "batrachian" []

• Of or relating to vertebrate amphibians without tails, such as frogs and toads. (adjective)
• A vertebrate amphibian. (noun)

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• "At present no toad-eating is connected with the acceptance of hospitality, or, if occasionally a small "batrachian" is offered, it is so well disguised by an accomplished _chef_, and served on such exquisite old Dresden, that it slips down with very little effort."
• "Even though there's not a single tentacle or a squamous batrachian fish-person in sight."
• "More immediately dangerous was batrachian squeak Gaunt's promise to "give Galloway a good slapping" (repeated thrice) in the boxing ring for charity."