bullfrog Hear it!

bullfrog Definition

☆ bull·frog (-frôg′)

noun

a large North American ranid frog (Rana catesbeiana) that has a deep, loud croak

Etymology: bull- + frog

bullfrog Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • hear: He looked inside and started through then we heard a big old bullfrog that started a racket.

Adjective modifier

  • American: English Nature today launches an appeal for reports of our latest invasive species - the North American bullfrog.
  • North: English Nature today launches an appeal for reports of our latest invasive species - the North American bullfrog.
  • huge: We now have a huge bullfrog who makes huge poops IN the pool.
  • large: In contrast, a large bullfrog 's tank will need daily water changes or a filtration system.

Modifies a noun

  • choroid: Regulation of bicarbonate transport across the brush border membrane of the bullfrog choroid plexus.
  • plexus: Regulation of bicarbonate transport across the brush border membrane of the bullfrog choroid plexus.
bullfrog Quotes

Ihave eyes like a bullfrog, a neck like anostrich and long, limp hair.You just have to be good to survive with that equipment.

—Davis, Bette originally Ruth Elizabeth Davis