Teneral

//ˈtɛ.nə.ɹəl// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Such an imago.
Adjective
  1. 1
    In the pale, soft-bodied state that follows moulting, before the hardening and darkening of the cuticle, during which the creature is able to expand. not-comparable, usually

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callowcallow

Etymology

From Latin tener + -al.

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