Definition of 'pupa'. pupa (pjuËpÉ ) A pupa is an insect that is in the stage of development between a larva and a fully grown adult. It has a protective covering and does not move. The pupae remain dormant in the soil until they emerge as adult moths in the winter.
United Kingdom. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, simply called the United Kingdom or UK, is a sovereign state inNorthern Europe. It is a constitutional monarchy that is made up of four separate countries. It is a member of the European Union, United Nations, the Commonwealth, NATO and the G8.
United Kingdom-a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom.bbr. UK A country of western Europe comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Beginning with the kingdom of England, it was created by three acts of union: with Wales (1536), Scotland (1707), and Ireland (1801).