[frog] n [ME frogge, fr. OE frogga; akin to OHG frosk frog; senses 2, 3, 5, 7,
8. unclearly derived & perh. of distinct origin] (bef. 12c) 1: any of various smooth-skinned web-footed largely aquatic tailless agile leaping amphibians (as a ranid)--compare toad
2: the triangular elastic horny pad in the middle of the sole of the foot of a horse--see hoof illustration 3 a: a loop attached to a belt to hold a weapon or tool b: an ornamental braiding for fastening the front of a garment that consists of a button and a loop through which it passes
4. often cap: frenchman--usu. taken to be offensive
5: a device permitting the wheels on one rail of a track to cross an intersecting rail
6: a condition in the throat that produces hoarseness "had a ~ in his throat" 7: the nut of a violin bow 8: a small holder (as of metal, glass, or plastic) with perforations or spikes for holding flowers in place in a bowl or vase