Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pollies
Noun
ˈpɒliz
Definition
A dialectal variation of ‘polliwog’, often used to refer to young amphibians, especially tadpoles.
Examples
- Pollies swim gracefully in the pond as they grow into frogs.
- The children enjoyed watching the pollies dart around in the water.
- In spring, you’ll often find pollies in shallow streams and puddles.
Meaning
Refers to the immature stage of frogs and toads, particularly when they are in the aquatic phase as tadpoles.
Synonyms
- Tadpoles
- Larvae
- Young amphibians
