tadpole

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Noun

1. A young [[toad]] or [[frog]] in its [[larval]] stage of development that lives in water, has a tail and no legs, and, like a fish, breathes through [[gill]]s.
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} The aquatic [[larva]] of any [[amphibian]].
3. A type of [[cargo bike]] that has two wheels in front and one in back.
4. {{lb|en|psychology}} A child's basic drawing of a [[human being]], having a detailed [[head]] but only sticks for the body and limbs.
5. {{lb|en|informal}} A small child.
6. {{lb|en|informal|derogatory}} An insignificant person.

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