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cocoons Definition and Meaning in English (cocoons definition)

noun
Synonyms:casingssheaths
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Cocoons definition: A silky case spun by the larvae of many insects, such as moths, for protection as pupae.

Definitions of Cocoons

  1. 1noun

    A silky case spun by the larvae of many insects, such as moths, for protection as pupae.

  2. 2verb

    To wrap or enclose someone or something in a protective and comforting way.

Example Sentences

casual

“The silkworm larvae spin cocoons before they transform into moths.”

casual

“She felt safe, as if cocooned in a warm blanket.”

Synonyms

casingssheaths

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivecocoon
past tensecocooned
present participlecocooning
nouncocoon

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Cocoons definition: A silky case spun by the larvae of many insects, such as moths, for protection as pupae.
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