The term "polliwog" originated in the 17th century from the Middle English word "polewig," which itself derived from the Old English term "polwygle." The word "polwygle" is a compound word consisting of "pol," meaning "head," and "wygle," meaning "wriggling creature."
A polliwog is the larval stage of a frog or toad. Polliwogs are aquatic and have a tail, which they use for swimming. They breathe through gills and have a long, slender body. As polliwogs grow, they undergo metamorphosis and transform into adult frogs or toads.
The term "polliwog" is primarily used in North America. In other parts of the world, polliwogs may be referred to as "tadpoles" or "froglets."
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