larvae

noun

variants also larvas
Definition of larvaenext
plural of larva
as in nymphs
a young wingless often wormlike form (as a grub or caterpillar) that hatches from the egg of many insects the larva looked ugly, but it was destined to hatch into a beautiful butterfly

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nymphs
Noun
  • Many of the old stories feature vilas, nymphs or fairies of the forests and mountains.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Inspectors spotted two live German cockroach nymphs at a storage cabinet above a two-compartment sink and a live adult roach on the floor near the ice machine.
    — Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Definition of nymphs
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