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Meaning of 'cocoon' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Cocoon [ n.]
- An oblong case in which the silkworm lies in its chrysalis state. It is formed of threads of silk spun by the worm just before leaving the larval state. From these the silk of commerce is prepared.
- The case constructed by any insect to contain its larva or pupa.
- The case of silk made by spiders to protect their eggs.
- The egg cases of mucus, etc., made by leeches and other worms.

Meaning of 'cocoon' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . cocoon [ v]
Meaning (1):
- retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment
Example in sentence:
  • Families cocoon around the T.V. set most evenings;
  • She loves to stay at home and cocoon

Nearby Words:

coca cocagne cocaine cocci cocciferous coccinella coccobacteria coccobacterium coccolite coccolith

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