förpuppa

Swedish

Etymology

Calque of German verpuppen. First attested in 1812.

Verb

förpuppa (present förpuppar, preterite förpuppade, supine förpuppat, imperative förpuppa)

  1. (reflexive) pupate
  2. (figurative) mothball

Usage notes

In biological sense almost always reflexive or passive voice.

Conjugation

Derived terms

  • förpuppning

References

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