true frog

Questions about true frog

What does true frog mean?

true frog means "insectivorous usually semiaquatic web-footed amphibian with smooth moist skin and long hind legs".

What is another word for true frog?

Close synonyms include ranid. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.

Is true frog a common word?

true frog is banded "Uncommon" — turns up in careful writing rather than conversation. The band comes from how often the word appears in a large corpus of everyday English, not from an editor's impression.