"pronymph" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pronymphs [plural]
Etymology: pro- + nymph Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pro|nymph}} pro- + nymph Head templates: {{en-noun}} pronymph (plural pronymphs)
  1. An arthropod hatchling still inside its embryonic cuticle, often specialized for breaking the eggshell or leaving the oviposition site; a prolarva.
    Sense id: en-pronymph-en-noun-jvfWKxSR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pro- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with pro-: 58 42
  2. A prepupa with externally visible pupal traits.
    Sense id: en-pronymph-en-noun-V-b39reB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48

Inflected forms

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