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bullfrog

American  
[bool-frog, -frawg] / ˈbʊlˌfrɒg, -ˌfrɔg /

noun

  1. a large frog, especially the North American Rana catesbeiana, having a deep voice.

bullfrog British  
/ ˈbʊlˌfrɒɡ /

noun

  1. any of various large frogs, such as Rana catesbeiana ( American bullfrog ), having a loud deep croak

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Etymology

Origin of bullfrog

1690–1700, bull 1 + frog 1; so called from its size and voice

Example Sentences

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He was holding up a string of dead bullfrogs, greeny-gray in the morning light.

From Literature

It was late in the evening and I was as cold as a bullfrog.

From Literature

Researchers reviewed existing scientific literature, examined museum specimens from around the world, analyzed fungal genetics from Brazilian bullfrog farms, and studied bullfrogs sold internationally.

From Science Daily

The first season, titled “Cabin in the Woods,” followed a mouse, a raccoon and a bullfrog.

From Los Angeles Times

"I sing like a bullfrog," he once told record producer Fred Foster.

From BBC

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