Chrysalid

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Archaic form of chrysalis. alt-of, archaic

    "Of the other chrysalids seven are living at this date (15th October)."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to a chrysalis. not-comparable

    "Dark: In Larva, Pupa, and Flight details the transformation from a chrysalid state of frustration--rendered here by a dark, mechanistic environment complete with droning soundscape--to a fleeting interlude of freedom."

Synonyms

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caterpillargrublarvamaggotnymph

Example

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"Dark: In Larva, Pupa, and Flight details the transformation from a chrysalid state of frustration--rendered here by a dark, mechanistic environment complete with droning soundscape--to a fleeting interlude of freedom."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From chrysalis + -id.

Etymology 2

Perhaps from French chrysalide.

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