The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
n. Any of several large, heavy-bodied frogs, chiefly of the genus Rana and especially R. catesbeiana, native to North America and having a characteristic deep resonant croak.
n. Any of various large frogs of genus Rana, that have a deep croak and are native to North America.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A very large species of frog (Rana Catesbiana), found in North America; -- so named from its loud bellowing in spring.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The Rana catesbiana, a North American species of frog, from 8 to 12 inches long, including the legs, of a dusky brown or olive color marked with darker.
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n. largest North American frog; highly aquatic with a deep-pitched voice
Word Usage
"The bullfrog is the only animal that never sleeps."