tree frog

noun

: any of numerous small anuran amphibians (especially family Hylidae) that often live in trees and typically have adhesive disks on the toes

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The mating calls of male Panama cross-banded tree frogs are synchronized to confuse bats and midges. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 Exploring the grounds doubles as a nature walk, with sloths and monkeys making mid-day appearances and red-eyed tree frogs appearing at night. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Sep. 2024 Citizen scientists helped uncover the species, which though similar to another laughing tree frog, has a longer laugh and less distinct black and yellowish patterning. Julie Depenbrock, NPR, 13 Sep. 2024 The western laughing tree frog is the 248th species of frog identified in Australia. Julie Depenbrock, NPR, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tree frog 

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tree frog was in 1738

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“Tree frog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tree%20frog. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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tree frog

noun
: any of numerous often tree-dwelling tailless amphibians (as the spring peeper) that typically have adhesive disks on the toes

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