"metamorphosis" meaning in English

See metamorphosis in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ [UK], /ˌmɛɾəˈmɔrfəsɪs/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-metamorphosis.wav [UK] Forms: metamorphosis [singular], metamorphoses [plural]
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  1. Metamorphosis the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.
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