What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Polliwog vs Toad - What's the difference?

polliwog | toad |

As nouns the difference between polliwog and toad

is that polliwog is a tadpole while toad is an amphibian similar to a frog with shorter back legs and a drier, more ragged skin.

polliwog

English

Alternative forms

* pollywog * polliwig * polliwiggle * polwig * purwiggy * porwigle

Noun

(en noun)
  • (US, dialectal) A tadpole.

    • References

    *

    toad

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An amphibian similar to a frog with shorter back legs and a drier, more ragged skin.
  • A very unpleasant man.

    • Derived terms

    * cane toad * frog and toad * toadfish * toad-in-the-hole * toadlike * toadstool * toady

    See also

    * amphibian * frog * frosh/frosk * * tadpole

    Anagrams

    *