A small mottled or spotted frog, Rana septentrionalis, of marshy lakes and ponds of north-eastern North America, which when handled exudes an odour resembling that of a mink.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist.
Definition of mink frog in US English:
mink frog
noun
A small mottled or spotted frog, Rana septentrionalis, of marshy lakes and ponds of north-eastern North America, which when handled exudes an odour resembling that of a mink.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist.