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<zoology> The chrysalis, or pupa of an insect, especially. When reflecting a brilliant golden colour, as that of some of the butterflies.
A genus of jellyfishes. See Discophora.
Origin: NL, fr. L. Aurum gold: cf. F. Aurelie. Cf. Chrysalis.
(01 Mar 1998)
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