5 letter words starting with ANU

anura

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions:

1. A suborder of amphibians that includes frogs and toads.

Pronunciations:

• US: əˈn(j)ʊərə
• UK: əˈnjʊərə

Origin and Usage:

The word "anura" comes from the Greek words "an-" meaning "without" and "oura" meaning "tail." It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the suborder of amphibians that lack tails, which includes frogs and toads.

Synonyms:

• frogs and toads

Related Words:

• amino
• aural
• aurar
• auras
• auris

Example Sentences:

• The anura are a diverse group of amphibians that can be found all over the world.
• Some species of anura, such as the poison dart frog, are brightly colored as a warning to predators.
• Many people enjoy keeping anura as pets, but its important to provide them with a suitable environment and diet.