HOLOMETABOLOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(of an insect) undergoing complete metamorphosis

Synonyms:

holometabolic; holometabolous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

metamorphic (characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substance)

Derivation:

holometabolism; holometaboly (complete metamorphosis in insects)

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