unkenreflex en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from German Unkenreflex, from Unke (“fire-bellied toad”) and Reflex (“reflex”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A defensive posture adopted by several branches of the amphibian class, including, but not exclusive to, salamanders, toads, and certain species of frogs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| unken reflex | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Unkenreflex | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
pl odruch kumaka (defensive posture) · de Unkenreflex (defensive posture)