alytes

al’aɪtiːz

Definitions

1. noun

The young or newly metamorphosed stage of a group of insects, typically frogs, toads, and their allies, especially those of the family Bufonidae.

“The alytes in the pond had grown into fully formed frogs over the summer.”

Synonyms

  • polliwogs
  • tadpoles

Antonyms

  • adults
  • mature