Search Dictionary
Definition of frogmouth

frogmouth

/ˈfrɔːɡˌmaʊθ/
frog · mouth
Plural:frogmouths
JUMP TO:

frogmouth Lexical Profile

frogmouth Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various nocturnal birds belonging to the family Podargidae, native to Australasia and Southeast Asia, characterized by a wide, gaping beak used to catch insects and highly cryptic plumage that camouflages them as dead branches.

Example

"During our night walk in the Australian bush, we spotted a tawny frogmouth perfectly camouflaged against the bark of a eucalyptus tree."

• Nearby Words

froglet
froglike
frogman
frogmouth
frogspawn
frolic
frolicsome

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century as a compound of 'frog' and 'mouth', directly referencing the bird's distinctively wide, gaping beak that resembles the mouth of a frog.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frogmouth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frogmouth
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.