pelobatoid

/pɛˌloʊbəˈtoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or related to the Pelobatidae, a family of old-world toads, especially in having a long, narrow body and a short, pointed snout.

“The pelobatoid fossil found in the museum was an important discovery for the paleontology community.”

2. noun

A member of the family Pelobatidae, or a pelobatoid fossil.

“The researchers studied the pelobatoid specimens they had collected from the excavation site.”

Synonyms

  • old-world toad
  • pelobatid

Antonyms

  • modern toad
  • new-world toad