Bullfrog: meaning, definitions and examples
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bullfrog
[ ˈbʊlfrɔg ]
animal type
The bullfrog is a large, aquatic frog native to North America. It is recognized by its deep voice and distinctive croaking sound, especially during mating season. Bullfrogs can be found in various freshwater habitats, including ponds, lakes, and marshes. They are known for their voracious appetite and will eat a wide range of prey, including insects, small fish, and even other frogs.
Synonyms
American bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus.
Examples of usage
- The bullfrog croaked loudly at night.
- We spotted a bullfrog near the pond.
- Bullfrogs are known for their big size.
Translations
Translations of the word "bullfrog" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rã-touro
🇮🇳 बुलफ्रॉग
🇩🇪 Ochsenfrosch
🇮🇩 katak banteng
🇺🇦 бичок-равлик
🇵🇱 żaba byk
🇯🇵 ウシガエル
🇫🇷 grenouille taureau
🇪🇸 rana toro
🇹🇷 boğa kurbağası
🇰🇷 황소개구리
🇸🇦 ضفدع الثور
🇨🇿 králíková žába
🇸🇰 byčia žaba
🇨🇳 公牛蛙
🇸🇮 bikova žaba
🇮🇸 nautfroskur
🇰🇿 бұқа бақа
🇬🇪 კოჭოს ბაყაყი
🇦🇿 öküz qurbağası
🇲🇽 rana toro
Etymology
The term "bullfrog" has its origins in the early 20th century, deriving from the combination of the word 'bull', referring to the loud, deep croaking sound that the male makes during the breeding season (which is reminiscent of a bull's bellow) and 'frog', the general term for the amphibian species. The scientific name for the bullfrog is Lithobates catesbeianus, which honors the American naturalist and politician Mark Catesby who described the species in the 18th century. Despite being commonly found across North America, the bullfrog's invasive nature in some regions has raised ecological concerns. They were first introduced to locations outside of their native range in the early 1900s for culinary reasons due to their large size and meaty legs.