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tree frog

American

noun

any of various arboreal frogs, especially of the family Hylidae, usually having adhesive disks at the tip of each toe.

tree frog British

noun

any arboreal frog of the family Hylidae , chiefly of SE Asia, Australia, and America. They are strong jumpers and have long toes ending in adhesive discs, which assist in climbing
any of various other arboreal frogs of different families

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Etymology

Origin of tree frog

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

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Some even captured prey nearly their own size, including the sizable Rosenberg's gladiator tree frog, which can weigh up to 20 grams.

From Science Daily • Nov. 1, 2025

Cha! the tree frog with the caption “Our boy came home.”

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2024

The centre has seen everything from a European tree frog in a home furnishings store, to a venomous spider in a case of Australian wine.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024

The number doesn’t include small mammals and low-mobility species often missed by cameras, like the northern flying squirrel, Pacific tree frog, banana slug and coastal giant salamander.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2024

Disgusted that the Slytherins had lost, he had tried to get everyone laughing at how a wide-mouthed tree frog would be replacing Harry as Seeker next.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling

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