toad

n. paddock (The toadwas believed to be poison-ous,and to have in its head ajewel,a “toadstone”，whichwas of great medicinal valueas an antidote to poison.) 蟾蜍，癞蛤蟆。(过去传说：蟾蜍有毒，但在它头上生有一种具有极大医疗价值的宝石，叫蟾蜍石，可用作解毒剂。)
△As.2.1.13: “Whichlike the toad,ugly andvenomous,/Wears yet aprecious jewel in his head:”它像是一只癞蛤蟆，丑而有毒，但是头上却顶着一颗珍贵的宝石。

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toad蟾蜍

无尾目(Anura)两栖类动物。约2 600种。前腿短后腿长，半蹼足。表皮干燥多瘤节，瘤节分泌白色有毒液汁。舌长带粘液，食飞虫。有些种类能发出求偶鸣叫。一般在陆上生活，在水中产卵。