tadpole

tad-pole · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The aquatic larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills, a tail, and no legs.

Forms

plural: tadpoles

Related words

See also: frog, larva, toad
Synonyms: polliwog

Etymology

From Middle English tade meaning "toad" + poll meaning "head."