NATTERJACK
natterjack, Bufo calamita
(noun) common brownish-yellow short-legged toad of western Europe; runs rather than hops
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
natterjack (plural natterjacks)
A toad of species Bufo calamita (or Epidalea calamita), known for its running lizard-like gait and very loud mating call.
Synonyms: goldenback, mephitic toad, walking toad
Source: Wiktionary
Nat"ter*jack`, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A European toad (Bufo calamita), having a yellow line along its back.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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