pupate

[ pyoo-peyt ]

verb (used without object),pu·pat·ed, pu·pat·ing.
  1. to become a pupa.

Origin of pupate

1
First recorded in 1875–80; pup(a) + -ate1

Other words from pupate

  • pu·pa·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for pupate

pupate

/ (pjuːˈpeɪt) /


verb
  1. (intr) (of an insect larva) to develop into a pupa

Derived forms of pupate

  • pupation, noun

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