chrysalis

🇺🇸 /ˈkrɪsəlɪs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkrɪsəlɪs/
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The stage in the life cycle of a butterfly when it is enclosed in a protective casing.

The chrysalis will eventually transform into a beautiful butterfly.

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n. The stage in the life cycle of a butterfly when it is enclosed in a protective casing.

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Plural chrysalides