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    What N-word, popularized by Nobokov, denotes immature insects that do not have a pupal stage?

    Question #63040. Asked by piscesgoddess. (Mar 02 06 2:07 AM)


    vogon

    		Would that be the Nymph?

    Nobokov, of course, is famed for "Lolita", the ultimate nymph

    Mar 02 06, 2:49 AM
    tjoebigham

    		Nabokov meant nymphet, not nymph!

    Mar 02 06, 5:36 AM
    lanfranco

    		Nabokov was a serious lepidopterist, who knew a thing or two about insects. Butterflies don't have a nymph stage, but the term Nabokov coined, "nymphet," certainly connotes immaturity. Among other things.

    Mar 02 06, 10:38 AM
    vogon

    		I humbly stand corrected.

    Mar 03 06, 12:16 AM

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