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Cascades frog

Cascades frog

8.7
A medium-sized frog that lives near streams and mountain meadows in the Cascade Mountains
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : rana cascada
  • In the mountainous regions of Oregon, a Cascades frog can often be seen lounging by the water.

Examples

  • I spotted a Cascades frog near the stream.

  • The Cascades frog inhabits alpine meadows and streams throughout the Cascade Mountains.

  • Recent conservation efforts have focused on protecting the Cascades frog from habitat loss and climate change.

  • Scientists are studying the Cascades frog to understand its response to environmental shifts in the Pacific Northwest.

  • The Cascades frog is known for its vibrant colors.

  • The vibrant colors of the Cascades frog make it one of the most striking amphibians in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Researchers are studying the habitat of the Cascades frog to better understand its declining population.

Synonyms

Rana cascadae
vsCascades frog
  • Specialized
9.9

A frog that lives near mountain streams and lakes in the northwestern United States and northern California

is the common everyday name for the same mountain stream frog

Surface Forms

Cascades frog singular
Cascades frogs plural

Morphology

Cascades + frog

The meaning 'a frog from the Cascades' is directly and transparently derived from the toponym 'Cascades' (the mountain range) combined with 'frog' (the amphibian). This is a straightforward location + noun compound pattern common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the intended referent.

Etymology

Cascades frog gets its name from the Cascades mountains, because this frog lives in that mountain area near streams and waterfalls. That's why the name tells you it is a frog from the Cascades.