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10 Nouns That Start With CHRY

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chrysalis (noun) pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
chrysanthemum (noun) any of numerous perennial Old World herbs having showy brightly colored flower heads of the genera Chrysanthemum, Argyranthemum, Dendranthema, Tanacetum; widely cultivated
(noun) the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
chrysarobin (noun) a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases Synonyms: araroba, Goa powder
chrysoberyl (noun) a rare hard yellow green mineral consisting of beryllium aluminate in crystal form; used as a gemstone
chrysolite (noun) a brown or yellow-green olivine found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and used as a gemstone
chrysomelid (noun) brightly colored beetle that feeds on plant leaves; larvae infest roots and stems Synonyms: leaf beetle
chrysopid (noun) pale green unpleasant-smelling lacewing fly having carnivorous larvae Synonyms: green lacewing, stink fly
chrysoprase (noun) a green variety of chalcedony valued as a gemstone
chrysotherapy (noun) the use of chemicals containing gold for treating diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis)
chrysotile (noun) a grey or green fibrous mineral; an important source of commercial asbestos

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