pupa

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/ˈpjuːpə/ English

Definitions

noun

An insect in the development stage between larva and adult.

Related words

Synonyms

exarate chrysalis larval larva caddis lump transom coarctate stern larvae pupe tumbler wingpad fledgling nymph grub

Associated

pupal cocoon imago eclosion pupae diapause bifid frass silken pupate

Rhymes

stupa lupa chalupa coupe a croup a droop a dupe a group a groupe a hoop a

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