NYT Dictionary

BULLFROG

/ˈbʊlfɹɑɡ/
NounBULL-frogbull-frog · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Any of various frogs having a croak that resembles the bellow of a cow or bull.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From bull + frog.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

amphibianbatrachianfrogpolliwogsalamandertadpoletoad

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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