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chrysalis

noun

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Meaning

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the pupal stage of a butterfly, encased in a protective shell during the transformation from caterpillar to adult

Example Sentence

The class watched the chrysalis shake as the butterfly inside prepared to emerge.

Usage Note

Use when talking about insects or big changes, like in stories of growing up or science lessons.

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