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| toad [ tōd ] (plural toads) |
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1. amphibian similar to frog: a small squat tailless amphibian distributed nearly worldwide. It is similar to a frog, but has dry warty skin and, except for breeding in water, lives mostly on land. Family Bufonidae.
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2. amphibian resembling toad: an amphibian similar to a toad but belonging to a different taxonomic family, e.g. the horned toad
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3. offensive term: an offensive term for somebody considered loathsome or disgusting
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| [ Old English tādige, origin ?] |
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 toad·ish adjective |
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