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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A young toad in its larval stage of development that lives in water, has a tail and no legs, and, like a fish, breathes through gills.

   "Toadpole Toad after metamorphosis 40g"

Example

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"Toadpole Toad after metamorphosis 40g"

Etymology

Blend of toad + tadpole.

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