spring peeper

American  

noun

1. a tree frog, Hyla crucifer, having an X -shaped mark on the back and voicing a shrill call commonly heard near ponds and swamps of eastern North America in the early spring.

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Etymology

Origin of spring peeper

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

Arrange the potatoes, onions, and tomatoes in layers in a small pie-dish, and sprinkle pepper and salt between the vegetables.

From Dr. Allinson's cookery book Comprising many valuable vegetarian recipes by Allinson, T. R. (Thomas Richard)

Bunny started to climb down, but there was no need for him to sprinkle pepper on the dog's nose to make him sneeze.

From Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue Keeping Store by Rogers, Walter S.

If poultry is injured before you are aware of it, wash it very thoroughly in pearlash and water, and sprinkle pepper inside when you cook it.

From The American Frugal Housewife by Child, Lydia Maria Francis

Rub fresh butter all over the pig and sprinkle pepper and salt over it, and put a bunch of parsley and thyme, or sage, in the water.

From Home Pork Making by Fulton, A. W.

Prepare them as above directed--broil them on a griddle, and when done, sprinkle pepper and salt on the gills, and put a little butter on them.

From The Virginia Housewife by Randolph, Mary