cocoon

[ kuh-koon ]

/ kəˈkun /

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noun

the silky envelope spun by the larvae of many kinds of insects, as silkworms, serving as a covering for the insect during its stage as a pupa.

any of various similar protective coverings in nature, as the silky case in which certain spiders enclose their eggs.

a protective covering, usually consisting of polyvinyl chloride, sprayed over machinery, large guns on board ships, etc., to provide an airtight seal and prevent rust during long periods of storage.

any encompassingly protective or hermetic wrapping or enclosure resembling a cocoon: a cocoon of gauze.

verb (used without object)

to produce a cocoon.

to spend time at home rather than going out to socialize, especially when enjoying comforting, quiet leisure activities or entertainment: After a certain age you realize you’d rather skip the club and just cocoon with the hubby, watching a movie on the sofa.

verb (used with object)

to wrap or enclose tightly, as if in a cocoon: The doctor cocooned the patient in blankets.

to provide (machinery, guns, etc.) with a protective, airtight covering by spraying with polyvinyl chloride or the like.

to envelop or surround protectively; insulate: a political leader cocooned by his staff and his bodyguards.

Origin of cocoon

First recorded in 1690–1700; from French cocon, from Provençal coucoun “eggshell,” equivalent to coco “shell” (from Latin coccum; see cochineal) + French -on diminutive suffix

OTHER WORDS FROM cocoon

co·coon·like, adjective

Words nearby cocoon

coconut milk, coconut oil, coconut palm, coconut shy, coconut water, cocoon, cocooning, cocopan, Cocos Islands, Cocos Plate, cocotte

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Example sentences from the Web for cocoon

Their egg cases, or cocoons, are so small that they can easily hitch a ride on a hiker’s or gardener’s shoe, or can be transported in mulch, compost or shared plants.
Invasive jumping worms damage U.S. soil and threaten forests|Megan Sever|September 29, 2020|Science News
Those cores are otherwise hard to study hidden in their thick, gassy cocoons.
A newfound exoplanet may be the exposed core of a gas giant|Lisa Grossman|July 1, 2020|Science News

British Dictionary definitions for cocoon

cocoon

/ (kəˈkuːn) /

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

verb

(tr) to wrap in a cocoon

Word Origin for cocoon

C17: from French cocon, from Provençal coucoun eggshell, from coco shell, from Latin coccum kermes berry, from Greek kokkos grain, seed, berry; compare coccus

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Scientific definitions for cocoon

cocoon

[ kə-kōōn′ ]

A case or covering of silky strands spun by an insect larva and inhabited for protection during its pupal stage.

A similar protective structure, such as the egg cases made by spiders or earthworms.

单词	cocoon
释义	cocoon [ kuh-koon ] / kəˈkun / SEE SYNONYMS FOR cocoon ON THESAURUS.COM noun the silky envelope spun by the larvae of many kinds of insects, as silkworms, serving as a covering for the insect during its stage as a pupa. any of various similar protective coverings in nature, as the silky case in which certain spiders enclose their eggs. a protective covering, usually consisting of polyvinyl chloride, sprayed over machinery, large guns on board ships, etc., to provide an airtight seal and prevent rust during long periods of storage. any encompassingly protective or hermetic wrapping or enclosure resembling a cocoon: a cocoon of gauze. verb (used without object) to produce a cocoon. to spend time at home rather than going out to socialize, especially when enjoying comforting, quiet leisure activities or entertainment: After a certain age you realize you’d rather skip the club and just cocoon with the hubby, watching a movie on the sofa. verb (used with object) to wrap or enclose tightly, as if in a cocoon: The doctor cocooned the patient in blankets. to provide (machinery, guns, etc.) with a protective, airtight covering by spraying with polyvinyl chloride or the like. to envelop or surround protectively; insulate: a political leader cocooned by his staff and his bodyguards. Origin of cocoon First recorded in 1690–1700; from French cocon, from Provençal coucoun “eggshell,” equivalent to coco “shell” (from Latin coccum; see cochineal) + French -on diminutive suffix OTHER WORDS FROM cocoon co·coon·like, adjective Words nearby cocoon coconut milk, coconut oil, coconut palm, coconut shy, coconut water, cocoon, cocooning, cocopan, Cocos Islands, Cocos Plate, cocotte Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for cocoon Their egg cases, or cocoons, are so small that they can easily hitch a ride on a hiker’s or gardener’s shoe, or can be transported in mulch, compost or shared plants. Invasive jumping worms damage U.S. soil and threaten forests\|Megan Sever\|September 29, 2020\|Science News Those cores are otherwise hard to study hidden in their thick, gassy cocoons. A newfound exoplanet may be the exposed core of a gas giant\|Lisa Grossman\|July 1, 2020\|Science News British Dictionary definitions for cocoon cocoon / (kəˈkuːn) / 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 verb (tr) to wrap in a cocoon Word Origin for cocoon C17: from French cocon, from Provençal coucoun eggshell, from coco shell, from Latin coccum kermes berry, from Greek kokkos grain, seed, berry; compare coccus Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to cocoon swaddle, swathe, envelop, insulate, pad, cushion, wrap, truss, encase Scientific definitions for cocoon cocoon [ kə-kōōn′ ] A case or covering of silky strands spun by an insect larva and inhabited for protection during its pupal stage. A similar protective structure, such as the egg cases made by spiders or earthworms. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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cocoon

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verb (used without object)

verb (used with object)

Origin of cocoon

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Example sentences from the Web for cocoon

British Dictionary definitions for cocoon

noun

verb

Word Origin for cocoon

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Scientific definitions for cocoon