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pupa

Syllabification: (pu·pa)
Pronunciation: /ˈpyo͞opə/
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Definition of pupa

noun (plural pupae /-ˌpē, -ˌpī/)

  • an insect in its inactive immature form between larva and adult, e.g., a chrysalis.

Derivatives

pupal

adjective

Origin:

late 18th century: modern Latin, from Latin pupa 'girl, doll'

Make the plural of pupa by adding -e (as in Latin): pupae.

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