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pobblebonk

noun

  1. Any of four species of frog, all of whom make sounds similar to banjos; which live in southeastern Australia
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: Onomatopoeic, after the frog's distinctive call.

  1. Any of various Australian frogs of the genus Limnodynastes.

    “Perhaps the most distinctive call in the Calosoma chorus is that of the local Pobblebonk (Limnodynastes dumerili).”

    “The Cane Toad can be confused with some native frogs including water-holding frogs (Cyclorana species), barred frogs (Mixophyes species) and burrowing species of Limnodynastes, especially the Banjo Frog (or Pobblebonk), Limnodynastes dumerili.”