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noun
A European toad of the genus Alytes, especially Alytes obstetricans, the eggs of which are laid and then carried by the male, entwined around his legs and back.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: common midwife toad
Antonyms: none provided
noun
European toad whose male carries the fertilized eggs wrapped around its hind legs until they hatch
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: midwife toad, Alytes obstetricans
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: frog, toad, toad frog, anuran, batrachian, salientian
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