flying frog

noun

1. either of two East Indian frogs, Rhacophorus nigrapalmatus and R. pardalis, having broadly webbed feet permitting long, gliding leaps.

flying frog

noun

1. any of several tropical frogs of the family Rhacophoridae , esp Rhacophorus reinwardtii of Malaya, that glide between trees by means of long webbed digits

Word History and Origins

Origin of flying frog¹

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

Back in the forest, a Wallace’s flying frog sprang from a tree—its spindly legs and webbed toes spread-eagle—seeming more bat than amphibian.

From National Geographic

Although his biggest breakthrough was the discovery of the "Wallace Flying Frog".

From BBC

"The Flying Frog proved that evolution was ongoing", added Mr Bailey.

From BBC

National Geographic reported on an Australian researcher working in Vietnam who discovered a great-looking new species of flying frog.

From New York Times

She named it Helen’s Flying Frog, for her mother.

From New York Times