Associations to the word «Chrysalis»

Wiktionary

CHRYSALIS, noun. The pupa of a butterfly or moth, enclosed inside a cocoon, in which metamorphosis takes place
CHRYSALIS, noun. (figurative) A strong constraint.

Dictionary definition

CHRYSALIS, noun. Pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon.

Wise words

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