chrysalis
nounfemininetécnico/kɾizɐˈlidɐ/low
cri·sa·lí·da
Definition
An intermediate developmental stage in the metamorphosis of some insects, such as butterflies and moths, between the larva and the adult; pupa.
The caterpillar spun a cocoon and turned into a chrysalis.
Inside the chrysalis, a profound transformation occurs until the adult butterfly emerges.
Common collocations
chrysalis stagechrysalis stateemerge from the chrysalis
Etymology
Do latim 'chrysalida', por sua vez do grego 'khrusallis' (casulo de ouro).