chrysalis

[ kris-uh-lis ]

noun

, plural chrys·a·lis·es, chry·sal·i·des [kri-, sal, -i-deez].

1. the hard-shelled pupa of a moth or butterfly; an obtect pupa.

chrysalis

/ ˈkrɪsəlɪs /

noun

1. the obtect pupa of a moth or butterfly
2. anything in the process of developing

chrysalis

/ krĭs′ə-lĭs /

1. The pupa of certain kinds of insects, especially of moths and butterflies, that is inactive and enclosed in a firm case or cocoon from which the adult eventually emerges.
2. The case or cocoon of a chrysalis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chrysalis¹

1650–60; < Latin chrȳsalis < Greek chrȳsallís, equivalent to chrȳs- chrys- + -allis suffix, probably with diminutive value

Word History and Origins

Origin of chrysalis¹

C17: from Latin chrӯsallis, from Greek khrusallis, from khrusos gold, of Semitic origin; compare Hebrew harūz gold

Example Sentences

Mark Loranger, CEO of Chrysalis, the nonprofit janitorial contractor under the receivership, said that he was saddened but not surprised to hear about the state of the buildings after the firm’s departure.

From Los Angeles Times

Loranger said Chrysalis wanted to stay on under Pustilnikov but the new owner informed him that he would be providing his own maintenance.

From Los Angeles Times

ABC7’s on scene video shows the work van had a logo on it for Chrysalis, a nonprofit that provides job-readiness programs to assist low-income and unhoused people in finding employment.

From Los Angeles Times

Jimenez confirmed the crew members were from Chrysalis.

From Los Angeles Times

Courted by Chrysalis as a solo act during the making of “This Is the Sea,” Wallinger left the group by the end of the album’s supporting tour, releasing “Private Revolution” early in 1987.

From Los Angeles Times

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