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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