teneral
In the pale, soft-bodied state that follows moulting, before the hardening and…In the pale, soft-bodied state that follows moulting, before the hardening and darkening of the cuticle, during which the creature is able to expand.
/ˈtɛ.nə.ɹəl/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable, usually)In the pale, soft-bodied state that follows moulting, before the hardening and darkening of the cuticle, during which the creature is able to expand.
Origin
From Latin tener + -al.From Latin tener + -al.
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Word family
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