toadling
English
Etymology
From toad + -ling.
Noun
toadling (plural toadlings)
- A young, immature, or miniature toad.
- 1878, Charles St. John, Sketches of the wild sports & natural history of the Highlands:
- After the young ones have acquired their perfect shape, they appear to leave the water, and frequently the roads and paths are so covered with minute but well-formed toadlings, that it is impossible to put your foot down without crushing some [...]
- 2010, Marilee Brothers, Moon Spun:
- A glob of pea green toadling spit splattered against my upraised arm, burning like holy hell.
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Anagrams
- antigold, dog Latin