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    cocoon
    /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.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOCOON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    COCOON definition: 1. the covering made of soft, smooth threads that surrounds and protects particular insects during…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cocoonCocoon Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Nov 5, 2024 · The meaning of COCOON is an envelope often largely of silk which an insect larva forms about itself and in which it passes the pupa stage. How to use cocoon in a sentence. Did you know?

  4. byjus.com › question-answer › what-is-cocoonWhat is cocoon? - BYJU'S

    A cocoon is a silky web that wraps around the larvae of several insects. Caterpillars emerge as gorgeous butterflies from their cocoons. The term cocoon can also allude to a type of self-protection.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOCOON | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    noun. us / kəˈkuːn / uk / kəˈkuːn / cocoon noun (COVER) Add to word list. [ C ] the covering made of soft, smooth threads that surrounds and protects particular insects during the pupa stage as they develop into adult form. PBNJ Productions/Blend Images/GettyImages. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOCOON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A cocoon is a covering of silky threads that the larvae of moths and other insects make for themselves before they grow into adults.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cocoonCocoon - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    A cocoon is a silky web spun around the larvae of many insects. Caterpillars emerge from their cocoons as beautiful butterflies. The word cocoon can also refer to a form of self-protection for humans. For some people, their house is a cocoon, a cozy retreat from which they can escape the world.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › cocoonCocoon - definition of cocoon by The Free Dictionary

    1. the silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects, as silkworms, serving as a covering while they are in the pupal stage. 2. a similar protective covering in nature, as the silky case in which certain spiders enclose their eggs.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcocoon noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of cocoon noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › cocoonCocoon Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    COCOON meaning: 1 : a covering usually made of silk which some insects (such as caterpillars) make around themselves to protect them while they grow; 2 : something that covers or protects a person or thing.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › cocoonCOCOON Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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. . See examples of COCOON used in a sentence.