cricket frog

noun

1. either of two tree frogs, Acris gryllus or A. crepitans, of eastern and central U.S., having a clicking call.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cricket frog¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

He did not know that the reason why Mr. Cricket Frog stayed on the ground was because his feet were not suited to climbing trees.

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But when Mr. Cricket Frog came down again he landed squarely upon another lily-pad.

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Chirpy was about to go back to the farmyard when Mr. Cricket Frog came suddenly to life.

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Chirpy Cricket called to Mr. Cricket Frog from the bank of the duck-pond.

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Ever since a splash near-by had interrupted their talk, Mr. Cricket Frog had not swum a single stroke.

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