Small to medium-sized amphibians with smooth moist skin, powerful back legs for jumping, and a lifecycle that includes a tadpole stage in water.
From Old English 'frogga,' possibly related to Proto-Germanic roots meaning 'to jump.' The word has remained relatively unchanged for over a thousand years in English.
Frogs are linguistic superstars—the word 'frog' appears in metaphors across cultures, and they're one of the most ancient vertebrate sounds (their croaking inspired onomatopoeia in many languages). They're also sensitive indicators of environmental health.
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