What is the meaning of metamorphous?

adjective

  • Of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks. )
    • usage: "metamorphic stage"; "marble is a metamorphic rock that takes a high polish"
  • Produced by metamorphosis.
    • usage: "most insects are metamorphic as witness the stages as a butterfly develops from a caterpillar"
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