chrysalid

The definition of chrysalid is to be in the pupa stage, enclosed in a cocoon, before turning into a butterfly or moth.

(adjective)

An example of chrysalid is being in the stage when an insect is a larva in a cocoon before changing into a butterfly.

See chrysalid in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

chrysalis

adjective

of a chrysalis

See chrysalid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A chrysalis.

adjective

Relating to or resembling a chrysalis.

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