larva
Translation
larva
Examples
The caterpillar is the larva of a butterfly.
The caterpillar is the larva of a butterfly.
Mosquito larvae live in water.
Mosquito larvae live in water.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) larva a noun referring to the immature form of an insect The caterpillar is the larva of a butterfly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grub, maggot, caterpillar
Etymology
From Latin 'lārva' meaning 'ghost, mask', because the adult form is 'masked' or concealed.
Memory Tips
Imagine a lava lamp, but with little larvae floating inside instead of wax.