frog

frog

noun \ˈfrȯg, ˈfräg\

Definition of FROG

1

: any of various largely aquatic leaping anuran amphibians (as ranids) that have slender bodies with smooth moist skin and strong long hind legs with webbed feet — compare toad

2

: the triangular elastic horny pad in the middle of the sole of the foot of a horse — see hoof illustration

3

a : a loop attached to a belt to hold a weapon or tool b : an ornamental braiding for fastening the front of a garment that consists of a button and a loop through which it passes

4

often capitalized usually offensive : frenchman

5

: a device permitting the wheels on one rail of a track to cross an intersecting rail

6

: a condition in the throat that produces hoarseness <had a frog in his throat>

7

: the nut of a violin bow

8

: a small holder (as of metal, glass, or plastic) with perforations or spikes for holding flowers in place in a bowl or vase

Origin of FROG

Middle English frogge, from Old English frogga; akin to Old High German frosk frog; senses 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 unclearly derived & perhaps of distinct origin

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with FROG

blog, bog, clog, cog, flog, fog, grog, hog, jog, log, nog, Prague, prog, quag, shog, slog, smog, tog