On 15 Apr 2006 22:26:18 -0700, "RicodJour"
wrote:


TWS wrote:
Can anyone give me the reason a 'frog' is called a frog?

Because it looks like a frog sitting on its haunches.

http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/images/leopfrog.gif

R
Yes, I can see that now. Good suggestion, thanks for replying.
Probably explains it other uses as well.

Thanks to all who attempted to answer my question.
TWS