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chrysalid
[ kris-uh-lid ]
noun
- a chrysalis.
adjective
- of a chrysalis.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chrysalid1
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Example Sentences
When she halts, she suspends her wooden chrysalid to a tree, and the wire-work protects it from the teeth of ferocious beasts.
He stood up and ended the chrysalid's strugglings with a bolt from his heat-gun before extending a hand to help Farrell up.
Wachique was set in front of her, to receive tante-gra'mère when the potentate's chrysalid should be lowered.
The chrysalid children are clamoring, clamoring always for their birth: a wide melody unheard.
"A chrysalid," Stryker said, bending to gauge the damage Farrell's heavy boot had done.
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