Term: holometabolism: complete metamorphosis in insects
Broader: metamorphosis: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals | Unrelated: sultriness: oppressively hot and humid weather
Broader: metamorphosis: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals | Unrelated: brattice: a partition (often temporary) of planks or cloth that is used to control ventilation in a mine
Broader: metamorphosis: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals | Unrelated: brush cut: a short haircut with hairs standing up like a brush
Broader: metamorphosis: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals | Unrelated: lovebird: small African parrot noted for showing affection for their mates
Broader: metamorphosis: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals | Unrelated: saga: a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account
Broader: metamorphosis: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals | Unrelated: rapid transit: an urban public transit system using underground or elevated trains
Broader: metamorphosis: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals | Unrelated: aye-aye: nocturnal lemur with long bony fingers and rodent-like incisor teeth closely related to the lemurs
Broader: metamorphosis: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals | Unrelated: becket: (nautical) a short line with an eye at one end and a knot at the other; used to secure loose items on a ship
Broader: metamorphosis: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals | Unrelated: dissatisfaction: the feeling of being displeased and discontent
Broader: metamorphosis: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals | Unrelated: silviculture: the branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forests