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Definition of Aurelia

1. n. The chrysalis, or pupa of an insect, esp. when reflecting a brilliant golden color, as that of some of the butterflies.

Definition of Aurelia

1. Proper noun. ( female given name). ¹

2. Noun. synonym for chrysalis ¹

3. Noun. a species of jellyfish ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Aurelia

1. a jellyfish [n -S]

Medical Definition of Aurelia

1. The chrysalis, or pupa of an insect, especially. When reflecting a brilliant golden colour, as that of some of the butterflies. A genus of jellyfishes. See Discophora. Origin: NL, fr. L. Aurum gold: cf. F. Aurelie. Cf. Chrysalis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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