chrysalid

chrys·a·lid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kris-uh-lid]
- /ˈkrɪs ə lɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kris-uh-lid]
- /ˈkrɪs ə lɪd/

Definitions of chrysalid word

adjective chrysalid of or relating to a chrysalis 3
abbreviation CHRYSALID chrysalis 3
adjective chrysalid of a chrysalis 3
noun chrysalid a chrysalis. 1
adjective chrysalid of a chrysalis. 1
noun chrysalid Of or relating to a chrysalis. 1

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Origin of chrysalid

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

1770-80; representing stem of Greek chrȳsallís chrysalis

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Parts of speech for Chrysalid

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Chrysalid

chrysalid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

chrysalid usage trend in Literature

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