kraˈpō, ˈ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English crepaude, crapaulde, from Middle French crapaud, crapot toad, probably from crape hook, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German krāpo, krāpfo hook; from the appearance of the feet — more at crap
1. obsolete : a jewel or precious stone supposed to come from the head of a toad
2. : a large toad ( Leptodactylus pentadactylus ) esteemed as food in parts of the Caribbean area