adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to the pupa stage of insect metamorphosis. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   of the insects in the chrysalis (cocoon) or post larval stage wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

immature

Etymology

From pupa + -al.

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