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frogspawn

Definition

Frogspawn is the cluster of eggs that a frog lays. Frogspawn is typically jelly-like and green or black in colour. It can be found in ponds, lakes, and streams.

The eggs in frogspawn are attached to each other by a sticky substance. This helps to keep the eggs together and protects them from predators.

After a few weeks, the eggs hatch into tadpoles. Tadpoles are small, aquatic creatures that have tails and gills. They live in the water and eat algae.

As tadpoles grow, they lose their tails and develop lungs. They then leave the water and become frogs.

How can the word be used?

The pond was covered in frogspawn.

frogspawn

Different forms of the word

Noun: frogspawn, frogspawns.

Etymology

The word "frogspawn" comes from the Old English word froggesponne, which means "frog's spawn". The Old English word froggesponne is made up of the words frogga, which means "frog", and sponne, which means "spawn".

Question

What might you find frogspawn?