Definition of natterjack in English:
natterjack
(also natterjack toad)
noun ˈnatədʒakˈnædərˌdʒæk
A small European toad which has a bright yellow stripe down its back and runs in short bursts.
黄条背蟾蜍
Bufo calamita, family Bufonidae
Example sentencesExamples
- Despite Cumbria Wildlife Trust creating just the right conditions for natterjacks at Eskmeals, there are many animals happy to take the bite-sized toad for their dinner.
- There is a big reserve of natterjack toads in Formby, for example, but it will get too dry for them to survive.
- There are three native species of frogs and toads in the UK the common toad, common frog and natterjack toad.
- Nationwide, it is hoped the scheme will boost the habitats of species such as the grey partridge, twite, natterjack toad, sandbowl snail and lesser silver water beetle.
- The only endangered species of amphibian is the natterjack toad.
Origin
Mid 18th century: perhaps from natter (because of its loud croak) + jack1.
Definition of natterjack in US English:
natterjack
(also natterjack toad)
nounˈnædərˌdʒækˈnadərˌjak
A small European toad which has a bright yellow stripe down its back and runs in short bursts.
黄条背蟾蜍
Bufo calamita, family Bufonidae
Example sentencesExamples
- Despite Cumbria Wildlife Trust creating just the right conditions for natterjacks at Eskmeals, there are many animals happy to take the bite-sized toad for their dinner.
- There are three native species of frogs and toads in the UK the common toad, common frog and natterjack toad.
- There is a big reserve of natterjack toads in Formby, for example, but it will get too dry for them to survive.
- The only endangered species of amphibian is the natterjack toad.
- Nationwide, it is hoped the scheme will boost the habitats of species such as the grey partridge, twite, natterjack toad, sandbowl snail and lesser silver water beetle.
Origin
Mid 18th century: perhaps from natter (because of its loud croak) + jack.