pupa
n.
"post-larval stage of an insect," 1773, special use by Linnæus (1758) of Latin pupa "girl, doll, puppet" (see pupil, n.1) on notion of "undeveloped creature." Related: Pupal; pupiform.
| 词汇 | pupa |
| 词根词缀 | Online Etymology Dictionary pupa n. "post-larval stage of an insect," 1773, special use by Linnæus (1758) of Latin pupa "girl, doll, puppet" (see pupil, n.1) on notion of "undeveloped creature." Related: Pupal; pupiform. |
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