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(Encyclopedia) frog, common name for an amphibian of the order Anura. Frogs are found all over the world, except in Antarctica. They require moisture and usually live in quiet freshwater or in the…tree frog
(Encyclopedia) tree frog, name for any of the small tree- or shrub-inhabiting frogs of the family Hylidae, characterized by an adhesive disk on the tip of each of the clawlike toes. This family has…toad
(Encyclopedia) toad, name applied to certain members of the amphibian order Anura, which also includes the frog. Although there is no clear-cut distinction between toads and frogs, the name toad…The Frog-Prince
The Frog-Prince One fine evening a young princess put on her bonnet and clogs, and went out to take a walk by herself in a wood; and when she came to a cool spring of water, that rose in the…Brewer's: Frog
A frog and mouse agreed to settle by single combat their claims to a marsh; but, while they fought, a kite carried them both off. (Æsop: Fables, clxviii.) Old Æsop's fable, where he told…Brewer's: Frogs
Frenchmen, properly Parisians. So called from their ancient heraldic device, which was three frogs or three toads. “ Qu'en disent les grenouilles? ”—What will the frogs (people of Paris)…Frogs for Snakes
Director/Writer:Amos PoeThe Shooting Gallery; R; 92 minutesRelease:5/99Cast:Barbara Hershey, Robbie Coltrane, Harry Hamlin, John Leguizamo, Lisa Marie Good actors playing bad actors requires…Opalinida
(Encyclopedia) OpalinidaOpalinidaōˌpəlĭnˈĭdə [key], phylum of unicellular heterotrophic organisms of the kingdom Protista. The opalinids are all intestinal parasites of small vertebrates, such as…Brewer's: Nic Frog
(See Frog.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894NiceNibelungers A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Related…Brewer's: Frog's March
Carrying an obstreperous prisoner, face downwards, by his four limbs. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894FrogsFrog A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O…Trending
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