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pollywog

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  • A tadpole or froglet, especially before metamorphosis.

    - "The pollywog swam around in the pond before transforming into a frog."
    - "The biology teacher showed her class the pollywogs in their laboratory tank, explaining their life cycle as amphibians."
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Rhymes
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frog , log , mog , slog
Homonyms
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  1. Pollywog () : A tadpole or froglet, especially before metamorphosis.

  2. Pollywog (en) : A word used to refer to a young person, especially a girl, who is regarded as attractive, lively, and full of personality. The term 'pollywog' is often used as a term of endearment or affection, and is sometimes used to describe a young person who is still learning and growing, and who has not yet fully developed their adult personality.

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  1. polly as in a humorous name for a woman, and polly as in a short form for pollywog

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polliwog , polliwogs , pollywog , pollywogs
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The pollywog can take various forms, depending on its stage of development. For example, during its earliest stages of development, a pollywog may resemble a small tadpole, with a long, tail-like structure, and small, external gills that help it breathe underwater. As the pollywog grows and develops further, its tail may begin to shorten, and its gills may disappear altogether, as it prepares to metamorphose into a frog., Another form that the pollywog can take is that of a 'mud puppy'. This term is often used to describe a pollywog that has taken up residence in a muddy or sandy area near a pond or other body of water. In this environment, the pollywog may develop special adaptations that help it survive and thrive in its muddy or sandy habitat., A third form that the pollywog can take is that of a 'water wig' or 'water snake'. This term is often used to describe a pollywog that has developed a long, flexible, and sinuous tail, which it uses to propel itself through the water with great agility and speed. In this way, the pollywog is able to hunt and capture its prey more effectively, while also avoiding predators and other threats to its survival in the watery environment in which it lives.

Etymology
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From 'polly' (a humorous name for a woman) + 'wog' (an abbreviation of 'water hog', an old term for a frog that lives near water).

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  1. Did you know that the term 'pollywog' is believed to have originated from the Algonquian word 'pallawack', which means 'frog' or 'water hog'.

  2. Did you know that during its earliest stages of development, a pollywog may have external gills that help it breathe underwater. However, as the pollywog grows and develops further, its gills may disappear altogether, as it prepares to metamorphose into a frog.

  3. Did you know that during its metamorphosis from a pollywog to a frog, the creature goes through a number of dramatic physical changes. For example, the pollywog's external gills may disappear, and its tail may shorten and become less flexible. At the same time, the pollywog's legs may grow longer and stronger, and its skin may become more smooth and moist. Finally, the pollywog's eyes may move from the sides of its head to the front, and its tongue may develop a distinctive forked shape.

  4. Did you know that there are several different types of frogs, each with its own unique physical characteristics and adaptations. For example, some frogs, such as the Glass Frog or the Red-eyed Tree Frog, have brightly colored skin or distinctive markings that help them camouflage themselves among their surroundings and avoid being preyed upon by other animals. Other frogs, such as the Bullfrog or the American Green Tree Frog, have more subdued or mottled colors and patterns on their skin, which help them blend in more effectively with their natural habitat and reduce their chances of being detected and eaten by predators.

  5. Did you know that there are several different ways that frogs can move around in their environment? For example, some frogs, such as the Glass Frog or the Red-eyed Tree Frog, are excellent climbers and can use their long, sticky toes to cling to trees, vines, or other vertical surfaces. Other frogs, such as the Bullfrog or the American Green Tree Frog, are more terrestrial in their habits and prefer to move around on the ground or in burrows and other underground habitats. Some frogs, such as the African Clawed Frog or the South American Surinam Toad, are even more aquatic in their habits and spend most or all of their lives submerged in water, either in ponds, lakes, or other natural bodies of water, or in artificial pools or other man-made water features.

  6. Did you know that there are several different types of frogs that can be found in different parts of the world? For example, there are frogs that are native to the Americas, such as the Bullfrog, the American Green Tree Frog, and the Glass Frog. There are also frogs that are native to other parts of the world, such as the African Clawed Frog, the South American Surinam Toad, and the Asian Tree Frog. Each of these different types of frogs has its own unique physical characteristics and adaptations, which help them survive and thrive in their natural habitats.

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In literature, the pollywog has been used as a symbol of transformation and growth. For example, in the children's book 'The Pollywog' by Jane and John Halpern, a young boy discovers a pollywog in a pond, and through their friendship, the pollywog eventually transforms into a frog. In this way, the pollywog serves as a reminder of the power of growth and transformation, and the importance of cherishing and nurturing relationships.

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