Salientia

plural noun

Sa·​li·​en·​tia

ˌsālēˈench(ē)ə,

ˌsal-,

-ntēə

: an order of Amphibia comprising the frogs, toads, and tree toads all of which are distinguished by complete absence of a tail in the adult stage and by possession of long strong hind limbs well suited to leaping and swimming

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of salient-, saliens

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