frog

Meanings

• noun

  A short, usually green, amphibian having a long, protruding tongue, webbed feet, and a large, extending hind leg; the common European and North American species is Rana temporaria.

  - "The frog jumped into the pond."
  - "Frogs are known for their croaking sounds."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɹɑɡ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

frosh , frosk , pad , paddock , common crossing , baguette

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with frog
log , dog , hog

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Variants

List of all variants of frog that leads to same result
frog , frogs , frog kick , frog kicks , frog-march , frog-marched , frog-marches , frog-marching , frog spit , frog spits , African clawed frog , African clawed frogs , African clawed toad , African clawed toads , clawed frog , clawed frogs , clawed toad , clawed toads , leopard frog , leopard frogs , poison arrow frog , poison dart frog , tree frog , tree frogs , wood frog , wood frogs

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Etymology

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Old English frogga, from frogge, probably imitative of the sound made by the animal.

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Trivia

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1. The largest frog species is the Goliath frog, which can grow up to 12 inches long.

2. Frogs have moist skin to help them breathe through their skin, as well as lungs.

3. Frogs are carnivorous, feeding primarily on insects and other small invertebrates.

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Related Concepts

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1. amphibian: Frogs belong to the class Amphibia, which includes animals that live both in water and on land.

2. metamorphosis: Frogs undergo metamorphosis, a process of transformation from a tadpole to an adult frog.

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Culture

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Frogs have been used as symbols in various cultures. In Ancient Egypt, the frog was a symbol of fertility and rebirth, as it was believed to represent the goddess Heqet. In Chinese culture, the frog is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity. In literature, frogs have appeared in various works, including Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Frog Prince'.

How to Memorize "frog"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a green frog sitting on a lily pad in a pond, with its long tongue extended and its legs spread out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'frog' with the sound it makes, 'ribbit'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'Frogs Have Legs Under Water' to remember the word 'frog'.

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