chrysalis
Translation
chrysalis, pupa
Examples
The caterpillar formed a chrysalis.
The caterpillar formed a chrysalis.
A butterfly emerges from the chrysalis.
A butterfly emerges from the chrysalis.
Grammar Patterns
((a chrysalis)) the pupa of a butterfly or moth The caterpillar formed a chrysalis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pupa, cocoon
Etymology
From Greek 'khrusos' (gold), because some pupae have a golden sheen.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'crystal'. Imagine a crystal case for a developing butterfly.