paradoxical frog en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl fɹɔɡ/ (General-American)
- /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl fɹɒɡ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl fɹɑɡ/ (General-American)
Etymology
So called because it is larger as a tadpole than as an adult frog.
Meanings
- Pseudis paradoxa, a species of frog unusual because it is larger as a tadpole (up to 25 cm or 10 in. long) than as an adult (about a quarter of that length).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| paradoxical frogs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (4)
fr grenouille paradoxale (frog) · ru удиви́тельная лягу́шка (frog) · tr paradoks kurbağası (frog) · ru гвиа́нская водяна́я жа́ба (frog)