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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

Example Sentences

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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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