chrysalid

[ kris-uh-lid ]

noun

1. a chrysalis.

adjective

1. of a chrysalis.

chrysalid

/ ˈkrɪsəlɪd /

noun

1. See chrysalis
   another name for chrysalis

adjective

1. of or relating to a chrysalis

Word History and Origins

Origin of chrysalid¹

1770–80; representing stem of Greek chrȳsallís chrysalis

Example Sentences

When she halts, she suspends her wooden chrysalid to a tree, and the wire-work protects it from the teeth of ferocious beasts.

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He stood up and ended the chrysalid's strugglings with a bolt from his heat-gun before extending a hand to help Farrell up.

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Wachique was set in front of her, to receive tante-gra'mère when the potentate's chrysalid should be lowered.

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The chrysalid children are clamoring, clamoring always for their birth: a wide melody unheard.

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"A chrysalid," Stryker said, bending to gauge the damage Farrell's heavy boot had done.

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