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\ ˈfrȯg How to pronounce frog (audio) , ˈfräg \

Definition of frog

1 : any of various largely aquatic leaping anuran amphibians (such as ranids) that have slender bodies with smooth moist skin and strong long hind legs with webbed feet — compare toad
2 : the triangular elastic horny pad in the middle of the sole of the foot of a horse — see hoof illustration
3a : a loop attached to a belt to hold a weapon or tool
b : an ornamental braiding for fastening the front of a garment that consists of a button and a loop through which it passes
4 often capitalized, disparaging + offensive : frenchman
5 : a device permitting the wheels on one rail of a track to cross an intersecting rail
6 : a condition in the throat that produces hoarseness had a frog in his throat
7 : the nut of a violin bow
8 : a small holder (as of metal, glass, or plastic) with perforations or spikes for holding flowers in place in a bowl or vase

First Known Use of frog

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for frog

Middle English frogge, from Old English frogga; akin to Old High German frosk frog; senses 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 unclearly derived & perhaps of distinct origin

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“Frog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frog. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.

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frog

noun
\ ˈfrȯg How to pronounce frog (audio) , ˈfräg \

Kids Definition of frog

1 : a tailless animal that is an amphibian with smooth moist skin and webbed feet that spends more of its time in water than the related toad
2 : an ornamental fastening for a garment

frog

noun
\ ˈfrȯg, ˈfräg How to pronounce frog (audio) \

Medical Definition of frog

1 : any of various smooth-skinned web-footed largely aquatic tailless agile leaping amphibians (as of the suborder Diplasiocoela)
2 : the triangular elastic horny pad in the middle of the sole of the foot of a horse
3 : a condition in the throat that produces hoarseness had a frog in his throat

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