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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"
   • ▪ something that envelops someone in a protective or comforting way: "a cocoon of bedclothes"
   • 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 wrapswathebundle upswaddlesheathemufflepadcloakenfoldenvelopsurroundencaseenclosecoverfoldwindliterary:lapprotectkeep safekeep from harmsafeguardshielddefendshelterscreenlook aftertake care ofcare forcushioninsulateisolatecloisterOpposite expose
   • ▪ retreat from the stressful conditions of public life into the cosy private world of the family: North American "Americans are spending more time cocooning at home"
   • 2. spray with a protective coating.

   Word Origin late 17th century: from French cocon, from medieval Provençal coucoun ‘eggshell, cocoon’, diminutive of coca ‘shell’. The verb dates from the mid 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cocooner noun

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   What is a cocoon in a house?

   • 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. They cocoon themselves away for a whole weekend, reading, watching TV, and not answering email or the phone. Another word for cocoon is chrysalis, but only in the context of insects.

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   What is a cocoon worm?

   • Those cores are otherwise hard to study hidden in their thick, gassy cocoons. 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.

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   Where did the word cocoon come from?

   • Linguists believe the Occitan term was probably born of the Latin word coccum, a noun that has been translated as kermes, which refers to the dried bodies of some insects that are sometimes found on certain trees. The verb cocoon has been with us since the latter half of the 19th century. Noun The child was wrapped in a cocoon of blankets.

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of the word cocoon, which can be a noun or a verb. A cocoon is a protective covering that an insect larva forms or something that suggests a cocoon in providing isolation or protection.

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   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.

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   A cocoon is a protective case of silk or similar material spun by some insect larvae or spiders. It can also mean a cosy wrapping or isolation from harsh realities. See different sources and translations of the word.

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   noun. a silky protective envelope secreted by silkworms and certain other insect larvae, in which the pupae develop. a similar covering for the eggs of the spider, earthworm, etc. a protective spray covering used as a seal on machinery. a cosy warm covering.

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   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.

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