PUPAL
What does "PUPAL" mean?
Relating to a pupa, the inactive life stage between larva and adult in insects.
Meanings
- Of or relating to a pupa, the transforming stage of an insect inside a cocoon or chrysalis. During the pupal stage, the caterpillar's body is largely broken down and rebuilt. technical
Did you know?
- The 'pupa' in 'pupal' was named by Carl Linnaeus from the Latin for 'doll' - he thought the swaddled, motionless stage looked like a little wrapped figure.
Word origin
From Latin 'pupa' ('girl, doll'), applied by Linnaeus to the doll-like resting stage of insects, plus the adjective suffix '-al'.
Remember it
PUPAL holds 'PUPA' plus a quiet L - the L for the 'last' wrapping before wings.
A little poem
Sealed in a doll of its own making,
the worm dissolves to start again-
this is not sleep but slow remaking.
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Wordplay
- Why did the caterpillar skip class during the pupal stage? It was too wrapped up in itself.
What it teaches
Real change looks like stillness from the outside and total upheaval within.
Quick facts
What does PUPAL mean?
Relating to a pupa, the inactive life stage between larva and adult in insects.
Is PUPAL a valid word?
Yes — PUPAL is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is PUPAL?
PUPAL has 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Where does PUPAL come from?
From Latin 'pupa' ('girl, doll'), applied by Linnaeus to the doll-like resting stage of insects, plus the adjective suffix '-al'.
What can PUPAL teach us?
Real change looks like stillness from the outside and total upheaval within.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.