Synonyms for chrysalis
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A butterfly pupa or the pupal stage of the butterfly lifestyle; (originally) any pupal stage of any insect wherein the pupa is largely inactive and takes no food.
Forms
- Plural
- chrysalises → larvae…
Example sentences
- larva The larva of the small emperor moth feeds on heather plants.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| chrysalis | rising | |
| larva | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- larva2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (larva2 = 2 syllables).