tadpole

English

/ˈtædpoʊl/

noun
Definitions
  • 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.
  • (by extension) The aquatic larva of any amphibian.
  • A type of cargo bike that has two wheels in front and one in back.
  • (psychology) A child's basic drawing of a human being, having a detailed head but only sticks for the body and limbs.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English tadpolle affix from English toad + English poll (head, survey).

Origin

English

poll

Gloss

head, survey

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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