bullfrog

[ boo l-frog, -frawg ]

/ ˈbʊlˌfrɒg, -ˌfrɔg /

a large frog, especially the North American Rana catesbeiana, having a deep voice.

Origin of bullfrog

1690–1700, Americanism; bull¹ + frog¹; so called from its size and voice

The Bulbul had no sooner finished her song than the Bullfrog began to make profuse apologies for having left his music at home.

A Bayard From Bengal |Hurry Bungsho Jabberjee
The Bullfrog lover (p. 310): The first amusing little tale was heard from several story-tellers.

Myths of the Cherokee |James Mooney
In one shady glade, a bullfrog blinked at them before making a hasty dive into the lilypads.

Saboteurs on the River |Mildred A. Wirt
My publicity facilities were sought by owners of properties in Bullfrog "to put the camp on the map."

My Adventures with Your Money |George Graham Rice

No sound broke the stillness save the far-off bark of a dog or an occasional croak from a bullfrog.

Mr. Opp |Alice Hegan Rice

bullfrog

/ (ˈbʊlˌfrɒɡ) /

any of various large frogs, such as Rana catesbeiana (American bullfrog), having a loud deep croak