Definition of salientian

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sa·li·en·tian    (sl-nshn) KEY  

NOUN:

An amphibian of the order Salientia (formerly Anura or Batrachia), which includes the frogs and toads. Also called anuran .

ADJECTIVE:

Of or belonging to the Salientia.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From New Latin Salientia, order name, from Latin salins , salient- present participle of salre, to leap ; see salient

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