1. the pupa of a butterfly or moth, enclosed in a protective casing

1. relating to or resembling a chrysalis
Usage: technical

Examples

• The caterpillar formed a chrysalid before emerging as a butterfly.
• We found several chrysalids hanging from the milkweed plants.
• The chrysalid stage lasts about two weeks for most butterflies.
• Inside the chrysalid, the caterpillar undergoes complete transformation.
• The green chrysalid blended perfectly with the surrounding leaves.
• Scientists studied the chrysalid development under a microscope.