01 n. The young aquatic larva of any amphibian. In this stage it breathes by means of external or internal gills, is at first destitute of legs, …
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The young aquatic larva of any amphibian. In this stage it breathes by means of external or internal gills, is at first destitute of legs, and has a finlike tail. Called also polliwig, polliwog, porwiggle, or purwiggy.(Zool.) Also: polliwig, polliwog, porwiggle, purwiggy
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The hooded merganser.(Zool.) [Local, U. S.]
Phrases & compounds
Tadpole fish —
See Forkbeard (a).