cocoon.
The silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within.
Meaning & usage
The silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within.
Any similar protective case.
Where this word comes from
From French cocon, a diminutive of coque (“shell”).
To envelop in a protective case.
To withdraw into such a case.
Where this word comes from
From French cocon, a diminutive of coque (“shell”).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.