Definitions for anuran

anuran an·u·ran

Spelling: [uh-noo r-uh n, uh-
IPA: /əˈnʊər ən, əˈnyʊər-/

Anuran is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 41 anagrams from letters in anuran (aannru).

Definitions for anuran

noun

  1. any amphibian of the order Anura, comprising the frogs and toads.

adjective

  1. belonging or pertaining to the Anura.

Origin of anuran

New Latin Anur(a) (an- an1 + Greek -oura, neuter plural of -ouros -tailed, derivative of ourá tail) + -an

Examples for anuran

Studies of chromosomes of some anuran amphibians (Hylidae and Centrolenidae).

The characters used in the systematic study of the frogs in this group are those usually employed in anuran systematics.

Word Value for anuran
Scrable

6

Words with friends

9

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