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frog

Definition

A frog is a small, cold-blooded animal that lives in water and on land. Frogs have smooth, moist skin and long back legs that help them jump. They have long tongues that they use to catch insects.

Frogs lay their eggs in water. The eggs hatch into tadpoles, which have tails and gills. Tadpoles breathe underwater and eat algae. As they grow, they lose their tails and develop lungs. They then move onto land and become frogs.

Frogs are an important part of the ecosystem. They eat insects, which helps to control populations of pests. They are also food for other animals, such as birds and snakes.

How can the word be used?

The frog jumped into the pond.

frog

Different forms of the word

Noun: frog, frogs.

Adjective: froggy.

Verb: frog.

Etymology

The word "frog" comes from the Old English word frogga, which means "frog". The Old English word frogga is thought to be related to the Old Norse word frögg, which also means "frog".

Question

Where are you likely to find a frog?