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toad

 

[ tษ™สŠd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

amphibian

A toad is a small, tailless amphibian with dry, warty skin. Toads are similar to frogs but are typically more terrestrial and have a rougher skin texture. They are known for their distinctive croaking sound.

Synonyms

amphibian, anuran, frog

Examples of usage

  • Toads are often found in damp, wooded areas.
  • The toad hopped slowly across the garden.
  • She could hear the toad's croak echoing in the night.

Translations

Translations of the word "toad" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sapo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚เคขเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Krรถte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kodok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ropucha

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใ‚ญใ‚ฌใ‚จใƒซ (hikigaeru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crapaud

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sapo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurbaฤŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘๊บผ๋น„ (dukkeobi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถูุฏุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ropucha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ropucha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Ÿพ่œ (chรกnchรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krastaฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒงแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜ (gaq'risi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qurbaฤŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sapo

Etymology

The word 'toad' has Old English origins, coming from the Proto-Germanic word 'tagdล'. Toads have been referenced in folklore and fairy tales for centuries, often depicted as magical or sinister creatures. In some cultures, toads are associated with transformation and healing, while in others they are seen as symbols of bad luck.

See also: toadstool, toady.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,754, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.