ranid 1. A frog of the family Ranidae, which includes typical amphibious frogs. 2. Of, pertaining to, or designating a frog of the family Ranidae. 3. The true frog, insectivorous usually semiaquatic web-footed amphibian with smooth moist skin and long hind legs. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1829/