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pupa

куколка

Meaning of pupa

living beings insects noun

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EN-UK/ˈpjuːpə/
EN-US/ˈpjuːpə/
RU[kuˈkolkə]
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pupa with Russian translation

pupa usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The caterpillar becomes a pupa.

Куколка образуется из гусеницы.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The pupa hangs under the leaf.

Куколка висит под листом.

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pupa belongs to the topic "Insects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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pupa synonyms

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pupa
Общий термин для стадии между личинкой и взрослой особью — «куколка».
cocoon
Чехол из шелка или другого материала, который часто окружает куколку; сам по себе «кокон» — не всегда сама куколка.
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🇬🇧en

Общий термин для стадии между личинкой и взрослой особью — «куколка».

B2Often

After feeding heavily the larva transformed into a pupa and hung from the branch.

🇬🇧en

Чехол из шелка или другого материала, который часто окружает куколку; сам по себе «кокон» — не всегда сама куколка.

B2Very Often

The silkworm spun a cocoon around itself before entering the pupal stage.

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What does pupa mean?

living beings insects noun

How do you pronounce pupa?

pupa is pronounced as /ˈpjuːpə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is pupa used in a sentence?

The caterpillar becomes a pupa. Translation: Куколка образуется из гусеницы.

Is pupa part of Insects vocabulary?

Yes, pupa (куколка) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is pupa part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, pupa (куколка) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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