name
Aurelia
name
1
A feminine given name of Latin origin, related to the word for "golden."
"Aurelia was a common name among Roman noblewomen."
noun
1
The chrysalis stage of a butterfly or moth, especially one with a shiny, golden appearance.
"The caterpillar formed an aurelia before emerging as a butterfly."
How to Use Aurelia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a girl's name meaning roughly "golden," or an old term for a butterfly chrysalis.
Word Forms
Aurelias plural, aurelias plural
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Etymology
From Latin Aurelia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aurelius, from aureus ("golden").