FROG


Meaning of FROG in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfrȯg, ˈfräg ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English frogge, from Old English frogga; akin to Old High German frosk frog; senses 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 unclearly derived & perhaps of distinct origin

Date: before 12th century

1. : 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 — 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 capitalized , usually offensive : Frenchman

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 frog 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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.