Definition of POLLIWOG

polliwog

Plural: polliwogs

Noun

  • A tadpole, the larval stage of a frog or toad.
  • a larval frog or toad
  • A tadpole.

Examples

  • He played POLLIWOG, a word as tiny and intriguing as the creature itself.

Origin / Etymology

From earlier polwigge, from Middle English polwygle, equal to poll (“head”) + wiggle.

Synonyms

pollywog, tadpole

Scrabble Score: 14

polliwog: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
polliwog: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
polliwog: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

polliwog: valid Words With Friends Word