How do you say the word chrysalis in Gaelic?

There isn't a single, universally accepted translation for "chrysalis" in Gaelic (Scots Gaelic or Irish Gaelic). Gaelic vocabularies often rely on descriptive phrases rather than direct equivalents for scientific terms like this.

To convey the meaning, you would likely use a descriptive phrase focusing on the pupa stage of a butterfly's life cycle. For example, you might use something like:

* (Scottish Gaelic): Something like "stàd pupa" (pupa stage) or a more descriptive phrase involving the words for "cocoon" (a related, but not perfectly synonymous term) and "cuileag" (butterfly).

* (Irish Gaelic): Similarly, you could use "céim pupa" (pupa stage) or a phrase incorporating "cóicín" (cocoon) and "feileacán" (butterfly).

Ultimately, the best translation would depend on the context and the intended audience. A native speaker would be best equipped to choose the most appropriate and natural-sounding phrase.