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Frog

An amphibious animal of the genus Rana and related genera, of many species. Frogs swim rapidly, and take long leaps on land. Many of the species utter loud notes in the springtime.

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Adornment 76% connected

An adorning; an ornament; a decoration.

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Amphibian 76% connected

Of or pertaining to the Amphibia; as, amphibian reptiles.

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Capture 76% connected

The act of seizing by force, or getting possession of by superior power or by stratagem; as, the capture of an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal.

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Catch 76% connected

To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball.

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Spadefoot 76% connected

Any species of burrowing toads of the genus Scaphiopus, esp. S. Holbrookii, of the Eastern United States; -- called also spade toad.

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Gallic 74% connected

Pertaining to, or containing, gallium.

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Gallic 74% connected

Pertaining to, or containing, gallium.

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Batrachian 92% connected

Pertaining to the Batrachia.

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Gaul 92% connected

The Anglicized form of Gallia, which in the time of the Romans included France and Upper Italy (Transalpine and Cisalpine Gaul).

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Toad 92% connected

Any one of numerous species of batrachians belonging to the genus Bufo and allied genera, especially those of the family Bufonidae. Toads are general…

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