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flying frog

–noun
either of two East Indian frogs, Rhacophorus nigrapalmatus and R. pardalis, having broadly webbed feet permitting long, gliding leaps.

Origin:
1680–90
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flying frog  
n.  Either of two arboreal frogs (Rhacophorus reinwardtii or R. nigropalmatus) of southeast Asia, having toes connected by broad webbing and capable of making long, gliding leaps.
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