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- [sey-lee-en-shuh n]
- /ˌseɪ liˈɛn ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sey-lee-en-shuh n]
- /ˌseɪ liˈɛn ʃən/
Definitions of salientian word
- adjective salientian belonging or pertaining to the superorder Salientia, comprising the frogs and toads (order Anura) and extinct species. 1
- noun salientian a salientian amphibian. 1
- noun salientian anuran 0
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Origin of salientian
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50; < New Latin Salienti(a) (Latin: neuter plural of saliēns; see salient) + -an
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Parts of speech for Salientian
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salientian popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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noun salientian
- anuran — any of the vertebrates of the order Anura (or Salientia), characterized by absence of a tail and very long hind legs specialized for hopping: class Amphibia (amphibians). The group includes the frogs and toads
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