noun🔗ShareThe pupa of a butterfly or moth, enclosed inside a cocoon, in which metamorphosis takes place."The caterpillar disappeared inside the chrysalis, where it would transform into a butterfly. "biologyanimalinsectnatureprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe cocoon itself."The child carefully observed the chrysalis hanging from the branch, hoping to see a butterfly emerge soon. "animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA strong constraint; shackles."The chrysalis of debt kept the family from pursuing their dreams. "situationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading