Meanings
nounnatterjack (plural natterjacks)
plural natterjacks
- A toad of species Bufo calamita (or Epidalea calamita), known for its running lizard-like gait and very loud mating call.
Synonyms: goldenback, mephitic toad, walking toad
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA toad of species Bufo calamita (or Epidalea calamita), known for its running lizard-like gait and very loud mating call.
More synonyms by meaning
nouncommon brownish-yellow short-legged toad of western Europe; runs rather than hops
Similar
Bufo calamita
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