toadling

English

Etymology

From toad +‎ -ling.

Noun

toadling (plural toadlings)

1. 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.

Anagrams

• antigold, dog Latin