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- Dictionarycocoon/kəˈkuːn/
noun
- 1. a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae: "the moth emerged from its pale yellow papery cocoon"
- 2. a covering that prevents the corrosion of metal equipment.
verb
- 1. envelop in a protective or comforting way: "we felt cold even though we were cocooned in our sleeping bags" Similar Opposite
- 2. spray with a protective coating.
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A cocoon is the silky covering that encloses and protects caterpillars during their pupa stage, or a safe, quiet place. Learn more about the word, its usage and its synonyms, and see examples and translations in different languages.
- English (US)
COCOON meaning: 1. the covering made of soft, smooth threads...
- Znaczenie Cocoon, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
cocoon definicja: 1. the covering made of soft, smooth...
- Cocoon: Czech Translation
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- Cocoon: French Translation
cocoon translate: cocon. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Cocoon: Indonesian Translation
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- Cocoon: German Translation
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- Cocoon: Russian Translation
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- English (US)
A cocoon is a silky covering that an insect larva forms around itself during metamorphosis. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of cocoon as a noun and a verb.
cocoon: 1 n silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs Type of: natural object an object occurring naturally; not made by man v wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection Type of: enclose , enfold , envelop , enwrap , wrap enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering v ...
A cocoon is a silky covering that protects insects during their development or a safe, quiet place. Learn how to use the word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.
Cocoon definition: the silky envelope spun by the larvae of many kinds of insects, as silkworms, serving as a covering for the insect during its stage as a pupa. .
A cocoon is a silky covering that some insects make for themselves to protect themselves while they grow. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of cocoon.
A cocoon is a protective case of silk or similar material spun by some insect larvae, or a similar natural or artificial covering. Learn more about the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word cocoon from various dictionaries and sources.
