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frog    音标拼音: [fr'ɑg]
n. 青蛙,蛤蟆

青蛙,蛤蟆

frog
n 1: any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long
hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
[synonym: {frog}, {toad}, {toad frog}, {anuran}, {batrachian},
{salientian}]
2: a person of French descent [synonym: {frog}, {Gaul}]
3: a decorative loop of braid or cord
v 1: hunt frogs for food

Frog \Frog\ (fr[o^]g), n. [AS. froggu, frocga a frog (in
sensel); akin to D. vorsch, OHG. frosk, G. frosch, Icel.
froskr, fraukr, Sw. & Dan. fr["o].]
1. (Zool.) An amphibious animal of the genus {Rana} and
related genera, of many species. Frogs swim rapidly, and
take long leaps on land. Many of the species utter loud
notes in the springtime.
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Note: The edible frog of Europe ({Rana esculenta}) is
extensively used as food; the American bullfrog ({R.
Catesbiana}) is remarkable for its great size and loud
voice.
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2. [Perh. akin to E. fork, cf. frush frog of a horse.]
(Anat.) The triangular prominence of the hoof, in the
middle of the sole of the foot of the horse, and other
animals; the fourchette.
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3. (Railroads) A supporting plate having raised ribs that
form continuations of the rails, to guide the wheels where
one track branches from another or crosses it.
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4. [Cf. fraco of wool or silk, L. floccus, E. frock.] An
oblong cloak button, covered with netted thread, and
fastening into a loop instead of a button hole.
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5. The loop of the scabbard of a bayonet or sword.
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{Cross frog} (Railroads), a frog adapted for tracks that
cross at right angles.

{Frog cheese}, a popular name for a large puffball.

{Frog eater}, one who eats frogs; -- a term of contempt
applied to a Frenchman by the vulgar class of English.

{Frog fly}. (Zool.) See {Frog} hopper.

{Frog hopper} (Zool.), a small, leaping, hemipterous insect
living on plants. The larv[ae] are inclosed in a frothy
liquid called {cuckoo spit} or {frog spit}.

{Frog lily} (Bot.), the yellow water lily ({Nuphar}).

{Frog spit} (Zool.), the frothy exudation of the {frog
hopper}; -- called also {frog spittle}. See {Cuckoo spit},
under {Cuckoo}.
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Frog \Frog\, v. t.
To ornament or fasten (a coat, etc.) with trogs. See {Frog},
n., 4.
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55 Moby Thesaurus words for "frog":
Aussie, Boche, Canuck, Chink, Guinea, Hunk, Hunkie, Jerry, Kraut,
Krauthead, Mick, Mickey, Paddy, amphibian, batrachian,
broad jumper, bucking bronco, buckjumper, bullfrog, croaker, dago,
flea, gazelle, goat, grasshopper, greaseball, greaser, high jumper,
hopper, hoppytoad, hoptoad, hurdle racer, hurdler, jackrabbit,
jumper, jumping bean, jumping jack, kangaroo, leaper, limey, newt,
paddock, pole vaulter, polliwog, salamander, salmon, stag,
sunfisher, tadpole, timber topper, toad, tree frog, tree toad,
vaulter, wetback

frog: phrog 1. interj. Term of disgust (we
seem to have a lot of them).

Frog
(Heb. tsepharde'a, meaning a "marsh-leaper"). This reptile is
mentioned in the Old Testament only in connection with one of
the plagues which fell on the land of Egypt (Ex. 8:2-14; Ps.
78:45; 105:30).

In the New Testament this word occurs only in Rev. 16:13,
where it is referred to as a symbol of uncleanness. The only
species of frog existing in Palestine is the green frog (Rana
esculenta), the well-known edible frog of the Continent.



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  • Frog - Wikipedia
    A frog is any member of a diverse and largely semiaquatic group of short-bodied, tailless amphibian vertebrates composing the order Anura [1] (coming from the Ancient Greek ἀνούρα, literally 'without tail')
  • Frog Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
    Frog: any member of a diverse group of short-bodied, tailless amphibians There are over 5,000 species of known frogs, and scientists continue to discover new species Frog species come in a
  • Frog | Definition, Species, Habitat, Classification, Facts | Britannica
    Frog, any of various tailless amphibians belonging to the order Anura The name ‘frog’ is often used to distinguish the smooth-skinned, leaping anurans from the squat, warty, hopping ones, which are called toads In general, frogs have protruding eyes, no tail, and strong, webbed hind feet
  • Frogs Facts, Types, Lifespan, Classification, Habitat, Pictures
    A frog is a big-sized tailless amphibian, distributed all over the world There are about 6000 species of frogs out of which about 90 of them dwell in the United States They stand unique among most other amphibians by their jumping skills, croaking abilities, and unique vocalizations
  • Frogs: The largest group of amphibians | Live Science
    Frogs and toads make up the largest group of amphibians Species in this order, called Anura, substantially outnumber those in the two other living orders of amphibians — Caudata (salamanders)
  • Frog - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
    Everything you should know about the Frog The Frog is any number of different amphibians with stout bodies, long legs, and moist skin
  • Top 10 Facts About Frogs - ThoughtCo
    Frogs are part of the largest amphibian group, with 4,380 species in the Order Anura Frogs go through three life stages: egg, larva, and adult, known as metamorphosis Many frog species are endangered because of habitat loss and diseases like chytridiomycosis Frogs are the most familiar group of amphibians
  • Frog Facts | Amphibians Reptiles - BBC Earth
    Frogs are the most successful and varied group among amphibians, spanning a wide range of sizes, colours and patterns They also have different mating rituals, food preferences, quirks and places they call home
  • Frog Animal Facts - A-Z Animals
    The frog is the most common and populous of the three major orders of amphibians – and the only one that lacks a tail The first true frogs evolved in the early Jurassic Period some 200 million years ago
  • 15 Fascinating Facts About Frogs You Probably Didn’t Know
    Did you know not all frogs can jump? And they use their eyes to help them eat? These fun frog facts will give you a new appreciation for these amazing amphibians! Unless one jumps in front of you, or you have ranidaphobia (fear of frogs and toads), you probably don’t give frogs much thought





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