Simple meaning
What does Larva mean?
Larva is a young stage before adulthood.
Dictionary definition
Larva means an early stage of some animals before becoming an adult.
Example sentences
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In science class, we learned what larva means.
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Synonyms
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young stageRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
immature formRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
early life stageRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
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Opposite words
adult formHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
mature stageHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
Word family
Larva word family
Base word
larva
noun
larva
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What does larva mean?
Larva means larva is a young stage before adulthood.
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