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(lar-vae) 2 syllables

Definition

plural noun. the young form of some insects that look very different from adults.

Example Sentence

The larvae are almost certainly from the butterfly.

More Example Sentences

The larvae will grow into adult insects.

Synonyms

young insects; caterpillars; grubs

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Rhymes

  • arvey
  • carvey
  • garvey
  • garvie
  • harvey
  • harvie
  • jarvi
  • jarvie
  • larvae
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