Cocoon

Language: English
Pronunciation: co-coon
Part of Speech: noun

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The silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, the pupa.

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"silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs"

"retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment"

"wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection"

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