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Chrysalis

Noun

1. A pupa of a butterfly or moth enclosed in a hard case.
2. A protective covering or shelter, symbolizing a period of transformation or development.

Sense 1: A pupa of a butterfly or moth enclosed in a hard case.

A chrysalis is the protective casing in which a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly or moth. It is a crucial stage in their life cycle.

Example sentence: The caterpillar built a chrysalis and emerged as a beautiful monarch butterfly.

Sense 2: A protective covering or shelter, symbolizing a period of transformation or development.

In a metaphorical sense, a chrysalis can represent a period of transformation or development in a person's life.

Example sentence: College was a chrysalis for her, as she discovered her true passions and grew into a confident young woman.

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