Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In entomology, noting the incomplete imago of a neuropterous insect, soon after it has passed from the pupal state, and while it is yet soft. See pseudimago and subimago.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective (Zoöl.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, a condition assumed by the imago of certain Neuroptera, after exclusion from the pupa. In this state the insect is soft, and has not fully attained its mature coloring.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • adjective etc. Callow. In the pale, soft-bodied state that follows moulting, before the hardening and darkening of the cuticle, during which the creature is able to expand.

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Examples

  • While it is difficult to forsee all details of that herculean effort, certain areas of pressing interest appear to include trans-Caucasian awareness, semiotic/communicative influences on ungendered species, and resolution of those conflicts inherent in teneral ecdysis. more » they. dont.care. said: they don't care ... more » scary said: this is scary. what if i was on my way to get a a 'doba burrito and this punk wanted money and held me up? stay safe kids, EL is scary.

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  • While it is difficult to forsee all details of that herculean effort, certain areas of pressing interest appear to include trans-Caucasian awareness, semiotic/communicative influences on ungendered species, and resolution of those conflicts inherent in teneral ecdysis. more » they. dont.care. said: they don't care ... more » scary said: this is scary. what if i was on my way to get a a 'doba burrito and this punk wanted money and held me up? stay safe kids, EL is scary.

    State News Top Stories 2010

  • While it is difficult to forsee all details of that herculean effort, certain areas of pressing interest appear to include trans-Caucasian awareness, semiotic/communicative influences on ungendered species, and resolution of those conflicts inherent in teneral ecdysis. more » they. dont.care. said: they don't care ... more » scary said: this is scary. what if i was on my way to get a a 'doba burrito and this punk wanted money and held me up? stay safe kids, EL is scary.

    State News Top Stories 2010

  • While it is difficult to forsee all details of that herculean effort, certain areas of pressing interest appear to include trans-Caucasian awareness, semiotic/communicative influences on ungendered species, and resolution of those conflicts inherent in teneral ecdysis. more » they. dont.care. said: they don't care ... more » scary said: this is scary. what if i was on my way to get a a 'doba burrito and this punk wanted money and held me up? stay safe kids, EL is scary.

    State News Top Stories 2010

  • While it is difficult to forsee all details of that herculean effort, certain areas of pressing interest appear to include trans-Caucasian awareness, semiotic/communicative influences on ungendered species, and resolution of those conflicts inherent in teneral ecdysis. more » they. dont.care. said: they don't care ... more » scary said: this is scary. what if i was on my way to get a a 'doba burrito and this punk wanted money and held me up? stay safe kids, EL is scary.

    State News Top Stories 2010

  • While it is difficult to forsee all details of that herculean effort, certain areas of pressing interest appear to include trans-Caucasian awareness, semiotic/communicative influences on ungendered species, and resolution of those conflicts inherent in teneral ecdysis. more » they. dont.care. said: they don't care ... more » scary said: this is scary. what if i was on my way to get a a 'doba burrito and this punk wanted money and held me up? stay safe kids, EL is scary.

    State News Top Stories 2010

  • While it is difficult to forsee all details of that herculean effort, certain areas of pressing interest appear to include trans-Caucasian awareness, semiotic/communicative influences on ungendered species, and resolution of those conflicts inherent in teneral ecdysis. more » they. dont.care. said: they don't care ... more » scary said: this is scary. what if i was on my way to get a a 'doba burrito and this punk wanted money and held me up? stay safe kids, EL is scary.

    State News Top Stories 2010

  • While it is difficult to forsee all details of that herculean effort, certain areas of pressing interest appear to include trans-Caucasian awareness, semiotic/communicative influences on ungendered species, and resolution of those conflicts inherent in teneral ecdysis. more » they. dont.care. said: they don't care ... more » scary said: this is scary. what if i was on my way to get a a 'doba burrito and this punk wanted money and held me up? stay safe kids, EL is scary.

    State News Top Stories 2010

  • While it is difficult to forsee all details of that herculean effort, certain areas of pressing interest appear to include trans-Caucasian awareness, semiotic/communicative influences on ungendered species, and resolution of those conflicts inherent in teneral ecdysis. more » they. dont.care. said: they don't care ... more » scary said: this is scary. what if i was on my way to get a a 'doba burrito and this punk wanted money and held me up? stay safe kids, EL is scary.

    State News Top Stories 2010

  • While it is difficult to forsee all details of that herculean effort, certain areas of pressing interest appear to include trans-Caucasian awareness, semiotic/communicative influences on ungendered species, and resolution of those conflicts inherent in teneral ecdysis. more » they. dont.care. said: they don't care ... more » scary said: this is scary. what if i was on my way to get a a 'doba burrito and this punk wanted money and held me up? stay safe kids, EL is scary.

    State News Top Stories 2010

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