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bullfrog

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bull·frog  (blfrôg, -frg)
n.
Any of several large, heavy-bodied frogs, chiefly of the genus Rana and especially R. catesbeiana, native to North America and having a characteristic deep resonant croak.
bullfrog [ˈbʊlˌfrɒg]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any of various large frogs, such as Rana catesbeiana (American bullfrog), having a loud deep croak
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Noun1.bullfrogbullfrog - largest North American frog; highly aquatic with a deep-pitched voice
Rana catesbeiana
genus Rana, Rana - type genus of the Ranidae
ranid, true frog - insectivorous usually semiaquatic web-footed amphibian with smooth moist skin and long hind legs
Translations
bullfrog [ˈbʊlfrɒg] N → rana f toro
bullfrog [ˈbʊlfrɒg] n → grenouille-taureau f
bullfrog [ˈbʊlˌfrɒg] n → rana toro
bullfrog [ˈbʊlˌfrɒg] n → rana toro


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