Polliwog: meaning, definitions and examples
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polliwog
[ หpษl.i.wษg ]
young frog
A polliwog, also known as a tadpole, is the larval stage of a frog. It is characterized by a long, slender body, a tail for swimming, and no legs. As it matures, the polliwog undergoes transformation, developing legs and eventually becoming a fully formed frog. Polliwogs are typically found in freshwater environments, where they feed on algae and other small plant matter. This stage of development is critical for the frog's life cycle and plays an important role in the ecosystem.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The pond was filled with polliwogs during the spring.
- We observed the polliwogs swimming in the clear water.
- Children love to catch polliwogs in nets.
- The polliwogs were growing legs by the end of summer.
Translations
Translations of the word "polliwog" in other languages:
๐ต๐น girino
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคกเฅ เคฎเคเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kaulquappe
๐ฎ๐ฉ berudu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะณะพะปะพะฒะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ kijanka
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใฟใใธใฃใฏใท
๐ซ๐ท tรชtard
๐ช๐ธ renacuajo
๐น๐ท kurbaฤa yavrusu
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ฑ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฑุบูู
๐จ๐ฟ pulci
๐ธ๐ฐ pรบpol
๐จ๐ณ ่่ช
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพabji mladiฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ froskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐะปะฐาาฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qurbaฤa balasฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ renacuajo
Etymology
The term 'polliwog' dates back to the early 16th century, originating from the Middle English term 'polliwogge,' which is derived from the combination of 'poll' meaning 'head' (also connected to the root of the word 'poll' as in head of an animal) and 'wig' which is a diminutive suffix. The 'wig' part likely signifies a small or young creature. Traditionally, polliwogs were often used colloquially in children's stories and lore to represent the early stages of transformation, embodying themes of growth and change. The evolution from the term 'polliwog' to its association with tadpoles emphasizes the natural process of metamorphosis that amphibians undergo, contributing to the cultural significance of these creatures in literature and education.