cocooned


co·coon

C0449200 (kə-ko͞on′)n.1. a. A protective case of silk or similar fibrous material spun by the larvae of moths and certain other insects as a cover for the pupa.b. A similar natural protective covering or structure, such as the egg case of a spider.2. A protective plastic coating that is placed over stored military or naval equipment.3. Something that envelops, protects, or isolates: "a star hidden in a cocoon of dust" (Freeman Dyson)."Actors live in a cocoon of praise. They never meet people who don't like them" (Robert Morley).v. co·cooned, co·coon·ing, co·coons v.tr.1. To envelop (an insect) in a cocoon. 2. To wrap in a blanket or other covering.3. To cause to be isolated or protected from harsh, dangerous, or disturbing realities; insulate.v.intr. To be isolated or protected from harsh, dangerous, or disturbing realities, especially by remaining indoors at home in one's free time.
[French cocon, from Provençal coucoun, diminutive of coco, shell, from Late Latin coccum, from Latin, berry, oak gall, from Greek kokkos, seed, berry.]

cocooned

(kəˈkuːnd) adj1. wrapped up; protected from cold or knocks2. protected from unpleasant things
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