larva

noun /'lɑrvə/

Definition
the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
Example
'larva' can be found in many classic books.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Length
5

Word Statistics

Length
5
Syllables
2
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