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rana

(ˈrɑːnə)

(Animals) any large frog, of the genus Rana, of which there are more than ninety species found in Europe, Asia, and the Americas

Rana

(ˈrɑːnə)

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in India, formerly)a Hindu ruler or raja

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Rana - type genus of the Ranidae

genus Rana

amphibian genus - any genus of amphibians

family Ranidae, Ranidae - a family nearly cosmopolitan in distribution: true frogs

Rana sylvatica, wood frog, wood-frog - wide-ranging light-brown frog of moist North American woodlands especially spruce

leopard frog, Rana pipiens, spring frog - common North American green or brownish frog having white-edged dark oval spots

bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana - largest North American frog; highly aquatic with a deep-pitched voice

green frog, Rana clamitans, spring frog - similar to bullfrog; found in or near marshes and ponds; of United States and Canada

cascades frog, Rana cascadae - mountain frog found near water; of United States Northwest to California

goliath frog, Rana goliath - largest living frog; up to a foot and weighing up to 10 lbs; Africa

pickerel frog, Rana palustris - a meadow frog of eastern North America

Rana tarahumarae, tarahumara frog - Mexican frog found within a jump or two of water

grass frog, Rana temporaria - a common semiterrestrial European frog

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Mauritius offers an apparent exception, where I saw the Rana Mascariensis in abundance: this frog is said now to inhabit the Seychelles, Madagascar, and Bourbon; but on the other hand, Du Bois, in his voyage in 1669, states that there were no reptiles in Bourbon except tortoises; and the Officier du Roi asserts that before 1768 it had been attempted, without success, to introduce frogs into Mauritius -- I presume for the purpose of eating: hence it may be well doubted whether this frog is an aboriginal of these islands.

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New book details achievements of Talat Rana's familyLAHORE:A book detailing the story of three generations of the Ranas of Haryana was launched on Friday at a ceremony held at a hotel in Lahore.The book titled 'The Ranas of Haryana: A Story of Three Generations 1859-1998' has been written by Talat Rana and chronicles the multi-generational history of her family and the notable achievements and accomplishments of her family members.

She explained that the story of the Ranas of Haryana deserved to be told to the masses and this is why she wrote the book.Notable Pakistani historian and former Iqbal fellow at the University of Cambridge Tahir Kamran also addressed the ceremony and talked about the achievements of the family.

Did you know about the Ranas of Haryana?

Instead, he said, the party nominated the brother of another MNA Azhar Qayyum and ex-MNA Mudassar Qayyum Nahra despite the Ranas had majority of ZC seats.

Among them is veteran Muslim Leaguer and former federal minister Rana Nazir Ahmed of Kamoke and his sons Rana Umer Nazir (MNA) and Aamir Nazir, vice chairman of the Gujranwala District Council.

Why 'close aide' ditched Sharifs again

According to media reports, the President responded on allegations on Akhtar Buland Rana to be appointed as Auditor General and considered him right man for the post.

President replies: supports Rana for the post of AGP

Islamabad, April 22, 2011 (Frontier Star): Pakistani pacer Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, who is representing Sussex in this English county season, has named Inzamam ul Haq as his best captain and the late Bob Woolmer as the "greatest coach" he ever had.

Rana Naved-ul-Hasan names Inzamam as best captain, Woolmer greatest coach

INVESTIGATORS are tracking fresh leads that indicate Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who visited India along with David Coleman Headley days before the Mumbai attack last year, stayed at a central Delhi hotel along with his wife for a day.