Noun
- 1. metamorphosis, metabolism, organic process, biological process
- usage: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
- 2. transfiguration, metamorphosis, revision, alteration
- usage: a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances; "the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting"
- 3. metamorphosis, transformation, translation
- usage: a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft
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