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Definition of: salientian
(sā′lē·en′shē·ən) noun
Any of an order (Salientia) of amphibians characterized by broad, stocky bodies and the absence of tails, and having hind legs adapted for leaping, including the frogs and toads.
—adjective Belonging or pertaining to the Salientia. [<NL <L saliens. See SALIENT.]
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