Pupal and Young

Pupal

Pupal adjective - Of the insects in the chrysalis (cocoon) or post larval stage.
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Synonyms for Pupal

Young and pupal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Young" instead an adjective "Pupal".

Nearby Words: pupa, pupation

Young

Young adjective - Being in the early stage of life, growth, or development.

Pupal and young are semantically related. You can use "Pupal" instead an adjective "Young".

Nearby Words: youngster, youngling, youngish

Both words in one sentence

  • Young nuns-in-training might wear just the headpiece or veil (that's why it's called "Taking the Veil"), to let the audience know they're still in the pupal stage.
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