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1. cocoon

noun. ['kəˈkuːn'] silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs.

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  • cocoon (English)
  • cocon (French)
  • coucoun (Occitan (post 1500))

2. cocoon

verb. ['kəˈkuːn'] retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment.

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  • cocoon (English)
  • cocon (French)
  • coucoun (Occitan (post 1500))

3. cocoon

verb. ['kəˈkuːn'] wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection.

Etymology

  • cocoon (English)
  • cocon (French)
  • coucoun (Occitan (post 1500))
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