rana

Definitions of rana
  1. noun
    any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
    synonyms: anuro, batrace, ranocchio, rospo
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    types:
    raganella
    any of various Old World arboreal frogs distinguished from true frogs by adhesive suckers on the toes
    raganella
    arboreal amphibians usually having adhesive disks at the tip of each toe; of southeast Asia and Australia and America
    type of:
    anfibio, batraci
    cold-blooded vertebrate typically living on land but breeding in water; aquatic larvae undergo metamorphosis into adult form
  2. noun
    a decorative loop of braid or cord
    synonyms: batrace, ranocchio
  3. noun
    a person of French descent
    synonyms: batrace, ranocchio
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    type of:
    francese
    a person of French nationality
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