Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chrysalis

noun

/ˈkrɪs.ə.lɪs/

Definition

The pupal stage of an insect, especially a butterfly, in which it undergoes transformation into its adult form.

Examples

The caterpillar transformed into a stunning butterfly after spending weeks in its chrysalis.
During the chrysalis phase, the caterpillar’s body undergoes a remarkable transformation.

Meaning

A chrysalis is a protective casing that an insect, like a butterfly, forms around itself during the stage of development when it changes from a larva to an adult.