clawed frog
noun
variants
or less commonly clawed toad
: any of various African aquatic frogs (genus Xenopus) having sharply-clawed feet
especially
: african clawed frog
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“Clawed frog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clawed%20frog. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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