cricket frog

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noun

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

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Origin of cricket frog

First recorded in 1790–1800

Cricket is a sport enjoyed by hundreds of millions around the globe, mainly in former British colonies.
The Story of the World’s Greatest Cricket Player|William O’Connor|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His life, as he himself admits, is all cricket from an early age.
The Story of the World’s Greatest Cricket Player|William O’Connor|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He experienced a rapid rise, only beginning to play cricket competitively at age 11.
The Story of the World’s Greatest Cricket Player|William O’Connor|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Three kids play cricket among the crude gravestones in a cemetery that is the largest in the province.
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But the language about public schools and cricket bewildered audiences and Frank Rich gave it a stinking review.
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A was an Archer, who shot at a frog; B was a Butcher, and had a great dog.
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A cricket-match was in progress, but the bowling and batting were extremely wild, thanks to The Warren strong beer.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
He was a manly young fellow, a sportsman and renowned at cricket, and she was amiable and pretty, a little blonde beauty.
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He looked over his shoulder at Matt, then promptly jumped into the rocks and started for Frog Tanks cross-lots.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews
When they had toiled up the bank to a level stretch, he let the roadster out, and they went through Frog Tanks like a red streak.
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