tree toad

noun

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Scientists have newly described three extraordinary species of tree toad that leapfrog over the egg-to-tadpole stage. Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025 The prevailing theory is that tree toads evolved their unique birthing strategy due to their habitats. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2025

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First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tree toad was in 1778

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“Tree toad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tree%20toad. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.

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