frog condo

frog condo
 n.— «The animals are then caught with nets, thanked for their services (sometimes with a kiss), and returned to “frog condos,” basically large metal canisters with a few inches of water.» —“Celebrating, and Quarreling Over, Frogs” by Jesse McKinley in Angels Camp, California New York Times May 20, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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