batrachophagous

English

Etymology

From 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 […]
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