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frog  (frôg, frŏg)
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Tweet n. 1. a. Any of numerous tailless aquatic, semiaquatic, or terrestrial amphibians of the order Anura, characteristically having a short vertebral column, a large head, long hind legs used for leaping, and a tadpole stage as larvae. b. Any of various usually aquatic members of this order having smoother skin and longer hind legs than the toads. 2. A wedge-shaped, horny prominence in the sole of a horse's hoof. 3. A loop fastened to a belt to hold a tool or weapon. 4. An ornamental looped braid or cord with a button or knot for fastening the front of a garment. 5. A device on intersecting railroad tracks that permits wheels to cross the junction. 6. A spiked or perforated device used to support stems in a flower arrangement. 7. The nut of a violin bow. 8. Informal Hoarseness or phlegm in the throat. 9. Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a person of French birth or descent. [Middle Englishfrogge, fromOld Englishfrogga.]  (click for a larger image)  (click for a larger image) frogtop: Cuzco robber frog Pristimantis danae bottom: floral arrangement frog |
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