crapaud

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun large toothed frog of South America and Central America resembling the bullfrog

Borrowed from French crapaud (“toad”). Doublet of crappo.

"Yes it was!" replied Monsieur Crapaud. — The Comic English Grammar: A New And Facetious Introduction To The English Tongue, Percival Leigh
Some Johnny Crapaud whom Zelphine has picked up, I suppose. — In Château Land, Anne Hollingsworth Wharton
Then, just to make sure, I break forth into 'Johnny Crapaud,' keeping my eye on the right lens of the old man where it showed through the broken board. — The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure, Rex Beach

South American bullfrog, Leptodactylus pentadactylus

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