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bullfrog

[bool-frog, -frawg] / ˈbʊlˌfrɒg, -ˌfrɔg /
NOUN
frog
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An African bullfrog lunges for a babul butterfly but misses.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

To further test the theory that Bd-Brazil spread internationally through bullfrog exports, researchers analyzed historical trade records, fungal genetics from Brazilian frog farms, and genetic data from bullfrogs sold in foreign markets.

From Science Daily Jan. 19, 2026

The first season, titled “Cabin in the Woods,” followed a mouse, a raccoon and a bullfrog.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 27, 2025

The pangram from yesterday’s Spelling Bee was bullfrog.

From New York Times Mar. 20, 2023

“And they should know,” he said, looking like a serious bullfrog.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

Cullmann had noticed tadpoles on a previous visit after heavy rains and returned the following month to find ponds and puddles full of young bullfrogs.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

According to earlier research published in Molecular Ecology in 2014, Bd-Brazil was already present in Brazil by 1916, about 20 years before bullfrogs were introduced.

From Science Daily Jan. 19, 2026

Each one’s momentary glow pulses alive and fades in syncopated rhythm with the drowsy croaks of bullfrogs.

From Salon May 10, 2024

To Walter Kerr, also writing in The Times, she was “that cousin of bullfrogs and consort of weary gods,” described as “discreet, dangerous … and gratifyingly funny.”

From New York Times Jan. 4, 2024

Hopeful yellow bullfrogs cruised the scummy pond for mates.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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