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Definition of pupal

pupal

/ˈpjuː.pəl/
pu · pal
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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or in the stage of a pupa, the inactive immature form of an insect between the larval and adult stages.

Example

"The butterfly remains inside its protective chrysalis throughout the entire pupal stage of its development."

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• Rhymes for pupal

• Nearby Words

puny
pup
pupa
pupal
pupate
pupfish
pupil

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'pupa' (adopted by Carl Linnaeus from the Latin word for 'girl' or 'doll', in reference to the swaddled, motionless appearance of the insect stage) combined with the adjectival suffix '-al'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pupal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pupal
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