Synonyms for

Tadpole

Verb / ˈtæˌdpəʊl / Another word for tadpole — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a young frog or toad in its larval stage, breathing through gills and having a tail and no legs

Synonyms & similar words

pollywog polliwog polliwog froglet toadlet larva nymph tad sprat grub caterpillar pupa chrysalis cocoon maggot larvae nymphs tads sprats grubs caterpillars pupae

Example sentences

  1. The tadpole grew legs and became a frog.
  2. The pond was full of tadpoles.
  3. The children watched the tadpoles swim in the water.
  4. The tadpole was small and had a long tail.
  5. The tadpole breathed through its gills.

Quotes

  • A tadpole is a baby frog that lives in the water.
  • The tadpole is a symbol of transformation and growth.
  • Watching a tadpole turn into a frog is like watching a miracle happen.

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