chrysalis
Translation
chrysalis, pupa
Examples
The caterpillar formed a chrysalis on the leaf.
The caterpillar formed a chrysalis on the leaf.
A butterfly will emerge from the chrysalis.
A butterfly will emerge from the chrysalis.
Grammar Patterns
a chrysalis the pupa of a butterfly A butterfly will emerge from the chrysalis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pupa, cocoon
Etymology
From Greek 'khrusos' (gold), because some pupae have a golden sheen.
Memory Tips
It sounds like a 'crystal' case for a butterfly. The sounds are similar.