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- [pyoo-puh]
- /ˈpyu pə/
- /ˈpjuː.pə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pyoo-puh]
- /ˈpyu pə/
Definitions of pupa word
- noun plural pupa an insect in the nonfeeding, usually immobile, transformation stage between the larva and the imago. 1
- noun pupa insect in its cocoon 1
- countable noun pupa A pupa is an insect that is in the stage of development between a larva and a fully grown adult. It has a protective covering and does not move. 0
- noun pupa an insect at the immobile nonfeeding stage of development between larva and adult, when many internal changes occur 0
- noun pupa an insect in the nonfeeding stage of development between the last larval and adult forms, characterized by many anatomical changes and, often, by enclosure in a cell or cocoon 0
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Origin of pupa
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
1765-70; < New Latin, special use of Latin pūpa girl, doll, puppet. See pupil1, puppet
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Parts of speech for Pupa
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pupa popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pupa usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pupa
noun pupa
- chrysalis — A chrysalis is a butterfly or moth in the stage between being a larva and an adult.
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