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chrysalis
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/kɾizɐˈlidɐ/cri·sa·lí·da
Definition
1An intermediate developmental stage in the metamorphosis of some insects, such as butterflies and moths, between the larva and the adult; pupa.
Usage examples
“The caterpillar spun a cocoon and turned into a chrysalis.”
“Inside the chrysalis, a profound transformation occurs until the adult butterfly emerges.”
Common combinations
chrysalis stagechrysalis stateemerge from the chrysalis