Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Of or resembling a chrysalis.

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Examples

  • Behind him, a group of Japanese businessmen, in all respects identical to Mr Mitsubishi, rustled inside their dark three-piece suits like chrysaline insects, black bowlers on their laps, chattering animatedly about the two Jacks, Ruby and Kennedy.

    The Ninja Lustbader, Eric 1980

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