word
imago
ih-MAY-goh
ɪˈmeɪɡoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
imago
Dictionary meaning
The final adult stage of an insect, reached after metamorphosis.
History and origin
Latin — 'imago' (image, likeness).
Common mispronunciations
IH-mah-gohEE-mah-goh
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