larva
Syllabification: (lar·va)
Pronunciation: /ˈlärvə/
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Definition of larva
noun ( plural larvae /-vē, -ˌvī/)
- the active immature form of an insect, especially one that differs greatly from the adult and forms the stage between egg and pupa, e.g., a caterpillar or grub. Compare with nymph (sense 2).
Origin:
mid 17th century (denoting a disembodied spirit or ghost): from Latin, literally 'ghost, mask'