tadpole

Definition

A young toad or frog in its larval stage of development that lives in water, has a tail and no legs, and, like a fish, breathes through gills.

Etymology

From Middle English tadpolle, taddepol, equivalent to toad + poll (“head”).

Example Sentences

• "salamander tadpole"
• "Shouldn't you tadpoles be in bed?"
• "Woman's voice: You impudent imp! You tadpole! You shrimp!"