rain frog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rain frog
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
Example Sentences
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The most important thing is to ensure that once the mining has been conducted, the habitat can be returned to a state where the desert rain frog can inhabit it, he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
But it is the mining industry that is currently threatening the desert rain frog and its exceptional habitat.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Scientists in Ecuador have discovered six new species of rain frog.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2022
First up is a video of the desert rain frog.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 22, 2013
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