(n) :
the final developmental stage of an insect after undergoing metamorphosis
"1973: 'But still,' he said to himself, drawing the metamorphoses of a red admiral, egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and imago on his pad, 'what shall I say to him when we meet?' -- Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise"
(n) :
the final developmental stage of an insect after undergoing metamorphosis
"1973: 'But still,' he said to himself, drawing the metamorphoses of a red admiral, egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and imago on his pad, 'what shall I say to him when we meet?' -- Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise"