chrysalisnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈkrɪs.əl.ɪs/us/ˈkrɪs.əl.ɪs/plural chrysalises uk/-ɪz/usan insect covered by a hard case at the stage of development before it becomes a moth or butterfly with wings, or the case itself
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The development & parts of insects
- antenna
- caterpillar
- cocoon
- egg
- feeler
- grub
- larva
- maggot
- nit
- proboscis
- pupa
- silkworm
- thoracic
- woodworm
- worm