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- [pyoo-puh]
- /ˈpyu pə/
- /ˈpjuː.pə/
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- [pyoo-puh]
- /ˈpyu pə/
Definition of pupal word
- noun plural pupal an insect in the nonfeeding, usually immobile, transformation stage between the larva and the imago. 1
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Origin of pupal
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 Pupal
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pupal 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.
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- how long is the pupal stage of a butterfly?