cricket frog

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of cricket frog

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

This prompted a discussion, including color-coded maps, about local species of cricket frogs.

From The New Yorker

Several years ago, zoologists studying the decline of cricket frogs in Illinois used specimens collected by Kennicott to understand how the creatures have changed between the 19th century and today.

From Washington Post

The northern cricket frog is New York’s only endangered frog.

From Washington Times

“I love it,” said Munford, clad in a yellow raincoat and black rubber boots, as he chased cricket frogs with a net in a pond in the rural Winterpock area.

From Washington Times

Which of the following have been levitated? magnet cricket frog all of the above Well, sort of.

From BBC