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rain frog

American  

noun

Chiefly Southern U.S.
  1. a tree frog, especially a spring peeper.


Etymology

Origin of rain frog

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30


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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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