Holometabolous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to, or undergoing, holometabolism; going through complete metamorphosis. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    (of an insect) undergoing complete metamorphosis wordnet

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holometabolicmetamorphic

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