chrysalis
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Noun — The hard protective case a caterpillar forms around itself while it transforms into a butterfly.
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Etymology
From Latin chrysalis, from Greek khrusallís, related to khrusós (\"gold\") — likely a reference to the golden sheen of some species' pupal cases.
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What does “chrysalis” mean?
The word “chrysalis” means the hard protective case a caterpillar forms around itself while it transforms into a butterfly. In plain terms, the protective shell a caterpillar makes while turning into a butterfly, or a period of quiet transformation.
How do you pronounce “chrysalis”?
“Chrysalis” is pronounced KRIH-suh-lihs (/ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “chrysalis” in a sentence?
Here is “chrysalis” used in a sentence: “The caterpillar hung motionless inside its chrysalis for two weeks.”
What part of speech is “chrysalis”?
“Chrysalis” is a noun.
Where does the word “chrysalis” come from?
The word “chrysalis” comes from Latin. From Latin chrysalis, from Greek khrusallís, related to khrusós (\"gold\") — likely a reference to the golden sheen of some species' pupal cases.
How many meanings does “chrysalis” have?
“Chrysalis” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the hard protective case a caterpillar forms around itself while it transforms into a butterfly.