any of the vertebrates of the order Anura (or Salientia), characterized by absence of a tail and very long hind legs specialized for hopping: class Amphibia (amphibians). The group includes the frogs and toads
adjective
2.
of, relating to, or belonging to the order Anura
French name: salientian
Word origin
C20: from New Latin Anura, from an- + Greek oura tail
anuran in American English
(əˈnʊrən; əˈnjurən)
noun
1.
any of an order (Anura) of tailless, jumping amphibians with a broad body and well-developed hind legs, consisting of frogs and toads