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pollywog

noun pol·ly·wog \ˈpä-lē-ˌwäg, -ˌwȯg\

Definition of POLLYWOG

:  tadpole
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Variants of POLLYWOG

pol·ly·wog or pol·li·wog \ˈpä-lē-ˌwäg, -ˌwȯg\
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Origin of POLLYWOG

alteration of Middle English polwygle, probably from pol poll + wiglen to wiggle
First Known Use: 1838

Rhymes with POLLYWOG

analog, analogue, antilog, apologue, catalog, decalogue, demagogue, dialogue, epilogue, golliwog, homologue, leopard frog, monologue, mummichog, mystagogue, nouvelle vague, pedagogue, semilog, sinologue, synagogue, Taganrog, theologue, travelogue, waterlog
POLLYWOG Defined for Kids

pollywog

noun pol·ly·wog \ˈpä-lē-ˌwäg\

Definition of POLLYWOG for Kids

:  tadpole

Variants of POLLYWOG

pol·ly·wog or pol·li·wog \ˈpä-lē-ˌwäg\

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