batrachophagous

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek βάτραχος (bátrakhos, frog) +‎ -phagous.

Pronunciation

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

Adjective

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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 []