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metamorphous

adjective

Produced by metamorphosis

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Word length
12
Starts with
M
Ends with
S
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
21

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adjective

  1. Produced by metamorphosis

    “Most insects are metamorphic as witness the stages as a butterfly develops from a caterpillar”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks)

    “Metamorphic stage”

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Most insects are metamorphic as witness the stages as a butterfly develops from a caterpillar
Metamorphic stage
Marble is a metamorphic rock that takes a high polish

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