tree-frog

A noun referring to an arboreal amphibian, typically with adhesive disks on its toes, found in various regions including Southeast Asia, Australia, and America.

• 🇩🇪Ein Froschlurch, der auf Bäumen lebt und meist Haftscheiben an den Zehen besitzt; kommt in vielen Regionen vor, darunter Südostasien, Australien und Amerika.

1. Arboreal amphibian B2 formal scientific

   A type of frog that lives primarily in trees, typically having adhesive disks on its toes for climbing.

   • The tree-frog uses its sticky toe pads to cling to leaves.
   • Many tree-frogs are brightly colored to warn predators.
   • We spotted a tiny tree-frog resting on a branch.

   🇩🇪Laubfrosch

   Synonyme: tree toad

2. Old World tree frog C1 formal scientific

   Any of various arboreal frogs from Europe, Asia, or Africa, distinguished from true frogs by adhesive suckers on their toes.

   • The European tree-frog is known for its loud mating call.
   • Old World tree-frogs are often found near ponds in forests.
   • This species of tree-frog is native to Southeast Asia.

   🇩🇪Altweltlicher Laubfrosch

   Synonyme: tree frogtree toad

• tree-frogs plural form
• tree-frogs' possessive plural form
• tree-frog's possessive singular form