larva
Translation
larva
Examples
The caterpillar is the larva of a butterfly.
The caterpillar is the larva of a butterfly.
Mosquito larvae live in stagnant water.
Mosquito larvae live in stagnant water.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) larva A caterpillar is a type of larva.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grub, maggot, caterpillar
Etymology
From Latin 'larva' meaning 'ghost, mask', referring to the immature form masking the adult.
Memory Tips
Imagine a large, wiggling worm. The word 'larva' sounds a bit like 'lava', so picture a larva crawling out of a volcano.