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crapaud

/kra-poh, krap-oh/US // kræˈpoʊ, ˈkræp oʊ //UK // (ˈkræpəʊ, ˈkrɑː-) //

嘎嘎作响

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a species of large frog, Leptodactylus pentadactylus, resembling a bullfrog, inhabiting South and Central America, and having deep orange or red coloring on the legs and sides during the breeding season, the rest of the body being dark-green or brown with black markings.

Examples

  • And then some frog-eating, Johnny Crapaud policeman will gather us in as disorderly persons!

  • Called Crapaud from the device of the ancient kings of France, "three toads erect saltant."

  • Hung over the ponds in June, watching the eggs of the frog turn to tadpoles, and the tadpoles to Johnny Crapaud.

  • "If he doesn't get the tobacco he'll be hung for a spy," said Johnny Crapaud, turning on his heel.

  • "If we don't take him to headquarters now he'll send across and get the tobacco," interpreted the corporal to Johnny Crapaud.