teneral
English
/ˈtɛ.nə.ɹəl/
adj
Definitions
- (of an arthropod, etc.) In the pale, soft-bodied state that follows moulting, before the hardening and darkening of the cuticle, during which the creature is able to expand.
Etymology
Derived from Latin tener (tender, soft).
Origin
Latin
tener
Gloss
tender, soft
Concept
Semantic Field
Sense perception
Ontological Category
Property
Kanji
軟