frogling

noun

frog·​ling
-gliŋ
plural -s
: a small or young frog : froglet

Word History

Etymology

frog entry 1 + -ling

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frogling was circa 1590

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“Frogling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frogling. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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