word
chrysalis
KRIS-uh-lis
ˈkrɪsəlɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
chrysalis
Dictionary meaning
The pupa of a butterfly, enclosed in a hard protective case; a transitional stage between caterpillar and adult.
History and origin
Greek — 'chrysallis' (golden pupa), from 'chrysos' (gold).
Common mispronunciations
KRIZ-uh-lisKRIS-uh-liss
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