cocoon
v.
wrap or envelop tightly, insulate; wrap as if in a cocoon
n.
silky envelope spun by larvae to protect themselves in the pupal stage; any of a number of protective coverings produced by animals
Cocoon
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cocoon
Noun
1. silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs
(hypernym) natural object
Verb
1. retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment; "Families cocoon around the T.V. set most evenings"; "She loves to stay at home and cocoon"
(hypernym) retreat
2. wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection
(hypernym) envelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, enclose
cocoonen
v.
cocoon, wrap or envelop tightly, insulate
Cocoon
(n.)
The egg cases of mucus, etc., made by leeches and other worms.
(n.)
The case of silk made by spiders to protect their eggs.
(n.)
The case constructed by any insect to contain its larva or pupa.
(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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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