🐸Tadpole

noun
/ˈtæd.poʊl/

Meaning

the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail
the larval stage of a frog or toad, living in water with gills and a tail

Example Sentences

The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.

The children watched the tadpoles swimming in the pond.

Synonyms

pollywog, frog larva, larva, polliwog, amphibian larva
Entry 1
pollywog, frog larva
Entry 2
larva, polliwog, amphibian larva

Antonyms

adult frog, mature toad, frog, adult toad
Entry 1
adult frog, mature toad
Entry 2
frog, adult toad

Collocations

tadpole stage, pond tadpoles, tadpole development, frog tadpole, pond tadpole
Entry 1
tadpole stage, pond tadpoles, tadpole development
Entry 2
frog tadpole, pond tadpole, tadpole stage

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