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Definition of frogbit
frogbit
/ˈfrɑːɡˌbɪt/
frog · bit
Plural:frogbits
frogbit Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A small, floating aquatic plant of the family Hydrocharitaceae, characterized by rounded leaves that resemble miniature water lilies, commonly found in slow-moving or stagnant freshwater habitats.
Example
"The invasive European frogbit quickly spread across the marsh, creating a dense mat on the water's surface that shaded out native aquatic vegetation."
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the mid-16th century from the words 'frog' and 'bit', likely because its small, floating leaves were whimsically thought of as bite-sized morsels for frogs, or simply due to its prevalence in frog habitats.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frogbit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frogbit