Chrysalis: meaning, definitions and examples

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chrysalis

 

[ หˆkrษชsษ™lษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological stage

A chrysalis is the pupal stage of certain insects, particularly butterflies. During this transformative phase, the larva undergoes metamorphosis, developing into its adult form while remaining encased in a protective shell.

Synonyms

cocoon, pupa

Examples of usage

  • The caterpillar built a chrysalis before becoming a butterfly.
  • Scientists studied the changes that occur within the chrysalis.
  • The beautiful butterfly emerged from the chrysalis.
  • She found a chrysalis hanging from the leaf.
  • The chrysalis protects the insect as it transforms.

Translations

Translations of the word "chrysalis" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crisรกlida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เค•เฅ‚เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Puppe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kristalis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะบะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poczwarka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ•ใชใŽ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chrysalide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crisรกlida

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kristal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑู†ู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kukla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kukla

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่›น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bubica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pupa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kristal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crisรกlida

Etymology

The word 'chrysalis' comes from the late Latin 'chrysalida', derived from the Greek 'khrusos', meaning 'gold'. This origin reflects the golden appearance of some chrysalides. The term initially referred to the pupal stage of butterflies in the early 19th century. Over time, it has come to encompass the metamorphic stage of various insects, symbolizing transformation and growth. In literature and culture, 'chrysalis' has also become a metaphor for personal development, illustrating the process of undergoing significant change before emerging in a new and improved form.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,033, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.