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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

    Meaning of cocoon in English. cocoon. noun. uk / kəˈkuːn / us / 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.

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

    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. 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.

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

    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.

  6. 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.

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

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

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

    a layer of something soft that wraps all around a person or thing and forms a protection. (figurative) the cocoon of a caring family. Word Origin. See cocoon in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: cocoon. Definition of cocoon noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOCOON | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    COCOON definition: a cover that protects some insects as they develop into adults. Learn more.

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › cocoon_ncocoon, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the noun cocoon mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun cocoon. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. cocoon has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. insects (late 1600s) fish (1880s) metal industry (1940s) military (1940s) Entry status.

  11. 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.