frogbit

[ frog-bit, frawg- ]

noun

1. frog's-bit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of frogbit¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

This year’s priority is detecting and controlling high-risk invasive species such as European frogbit, Japanese stiltgrass, giant hogweed and hemlock woolly adelgid.

From Washington Times

Other grants will target aquatic invasive species including Eurasian watermilfoil, European frogbit and grass carp.

From Seattle Times

European frogbit is a free-floating plant with heart-shaped leaves resembling miniature water lilies.

From Washington Times

Here and there float upon the surface the round leaves and delicate white blossoms of the frogbit, together with lilies, pondweeds, and water starworts.

From Project Gutenberg