Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index C chrysalis: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: chrys•a•lis Pronunciation: (kris'u-lis), [key] — pl. chrys•a•lis•es, chry•sal•i•des the hard-shelled pupa of a moth or butterfly; an obtect pupa. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: chrysalis (Thesaurus) chrysalid chrysanthemum TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: prescient Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language