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metamorphosis
noun
A complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft
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ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs
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noun
A complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft
noun
A striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
“The metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting”
noun
The marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
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The metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting
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