Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
polliwog
Noun
ˈpɒl.i.wɒɡ
Definition
A polliwog is a tadpole or, more broadly, an immature form of a frog or toad during its larval stage.
Examples
The children were excited to catch polliwogs in the pond during their nature walk.
We observed the polliwogs swimming around before they eventually metamorphosed into frogs.
Meaning
Polliwogs are aquatic and have a long, cylindrical body with a tail and no legs, developing over time into a frog or toad as they mature.
Synonyms
- tadpole
- froglet
