batrachia

plural noun, sometimes capitalized

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Definition of batrachia

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : salientians —usually used collectively

2 : members of the class Amphibia

Batrachia

Ba·tra·chia | \ bə‧ˈtrākēə \

Definition of Batrachia (Entry 2 of 3)

taxonomic synonym of salientia

Batrachia

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Definition of Batrachia (Entry 3 of 3)

taxonomic synonym of amphibia

History and Etymology for batrachia

Plural noun

New Latin, from batrach- + -ia

New Latin, from batrach- + -ia

New Latin, from batrach- + -ia

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“Batrachia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batrachia. Accessed 18 May. 2021.

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