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PUPAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does pupal mean?
• PUPAL (adjective)
The adjective PUPAL has 1 sense:
1. of the insects in the chrysalis (cocoon) or post larval stage
Familiarity information: PUPAL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of the insects in the chrysalis (cocoon) or post larval stage
Context example:
the pupal stage
Similar:
immature (not yet mature)
Derivation:
pupa (an insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult)
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