anurous

/ænˈjʊərəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having legs but no tail, especially of certain salamanders.

“Some species of salamanders are anurous, meaning they lack tails.”

2. noun

A salamander that is anurous.

“The anurous salamander is a common species found in many parts of the world.”

Synonyms

  • limbless
  • tailless

Antonyms

  • caudate
  • tailed