bullfrog
noun/ˈbʊlˌfrɔɡ/
Frequency rank: #19,441 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A large frog native to North America, known for its deep, loud call.
Example sentence
We heard the bullfrog croaking loudly near the pond at dusk.
Synonyms & related words
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