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cocoon.

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

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/kəˈkuːn/[kʰɘ̞ˈkʰu̟ːn]
  1. The silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within.

  2. Any similar protective case.

    also · figuratively
Where this word comes from

From French cocon, a diminutive of coque (“shell”).

verb/kəˈkuːn/[kʰɘ̞ˈkʰu̟ːn]
  1. To envelop in a protective case.

    also · figuratively · transitive
  2. To withdraw into such a case.

    also · figuratively · intransitive
Where this word comes from

From French cocon, a diminutive of coque (“shell”).

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