batrachophagous

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek βάτραχος (bátrakhos, “frog”) +‎ -phagous

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /bəˈtɹækəˌfeɪɡəs/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌbætɹəˈkɒfəɡəs/

Adjective

batrachophagous (not comparable)

1. Feeding on frogs.
   • 1825, The Quarterly Review, London:

     […] the frogs had their full share in the general calamity. The convention of Cintra delivered the remnant of the race from their batrachophagous oppressors […]