"toadling" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: toadlings [plural]
Etymology: From toad + -ling. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|toad|ling}} toad + -ling Head templates: {{en-noun}} toadling (plural toadlings)
  1. A young, immature, or miniature toad. Categories (lifeform): Anurans
    Sense id: en-toadling-en-noun--0lVaQOu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ling

Inflected forms

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