subimago

Plural: subimagines, subimagoes, subimagos

Noun

A stage in the development of certain insects, intermediate between pupa and imago, during which the insect can fly but must shed a skin before becoming mature.

Origin / Etymology

From sub- + imago, after German Subimago.

Synonyms

Scrabble Score: 13

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subimago: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
subimago: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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