leopard frog

noun

1. a common North American green frog, Rana pipiens, having white-edged, dark oval spots on its back.
2. any of several similar North American frogs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of leopard frog¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

“We’re working to bypass those threats through critical growth stages and establish a new population of northern leopard frogs in the region.”

From Seattle Times

They said they also are concerned that explosions to clear rugged territory will endanger the Guadalupe Canyon, home to wildlife such as jaguars, ocelots, rattlesnakes and the Chiricahua leopard frog.

From Washington Post

Forest Service volunteer recently photographed a Chiricahua leopard frog in an earthen stock tank near the town of Camp Verde in central Arizona, the agency said Thursday.

From Seattle Times

If Chiricahua leopard frog conveys a kind of poetic resonance to people like me, then for millions of others chanting "Build the Wall!" is like hitting a big bass drum.

From Salon

The tadpoles include three native species: the leopard frog, the boreal chorus frog and the tiger salamander.

From Washington Times