chrysalid
a chrysalis.
of a chrysalis.
Origin of chrysalid
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How to use chrysalid in a sentence
No—not false ideas, but temporary ones—caterpillars and chrysalids of future ideas.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3) | George EliotAnd, once at least, we have found silken nests of butterflies or moths, containing many chrysalids each.
At Last | Charles KingsleyIn March, 1889, Mr. Elisha had moths emerge from chrysalids of the previous year.
The Moths of the British Isles, First Series | Richard SouthSome of these chrysalids are furnished with hooks on the tail as well as with a girdle for suspension; but others have hooks only.
The Butterflies of the British Isles | Richard SouthAn observer states that from fifty chrysalids only one butterfly resulted, all the others were found to be filled with parasites.
The Butterflies of the British Isles | Richard South
British Dictionary definitions for chrysalid
/ (ˈkrɪsəlɪd) /
another name for chrysalis
of or relating to a chrysalis
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