natterjack

['nætɚdʒæk]
  • n. [脊椎] 黄条蟾蜍(蟾蜍的一种)

英英释义


1. common brownish-yellow short-legged toad of western Europe; runs rather than hops

英文词源


natterjack (n.)
1769, rare kind of British toad with a yellow stripe on its back; second element probably proper name jack (q.v.); for first element, Weekley suggests connection with attor "poison" (see attercop).