FROG

noun Etymology: Middle English ~ge, from Old English ~ga; akin to Old High German frosk ~; senses 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 unclearly derived & perhaps of distinct origin Date: before 12th century any of various largely aquatic leaping anuran amphibians (as ranids) that have slender bodies with smooth moist skin and strong long hind legs with webbed feet, the triangular elastic horny pad in the middle of the sole of the foot of a horse, 3. a loop attached to a belt to hold a weapon or tool, an ornamental braiding for fastening the front of a garment that consists of a button and a loop through which it passes, Frenchman , a device permitting the wheels on one rail of a track to cross an intersecting rail, a condition in the throat that produces hoarseness , the nut of a violin bow, a small holder (as of metal, glass, or plastic) with perforations or spikes for holding flowers in place in a bowl or vase