 cocoon |
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| 1. | [ noun ] silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs | |
| Related terms: | natural_object | |
| 2. | [ verb ] retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment | |
| Examples: | "Families cocoon around the T.V. set most evenings" "She loves to stay at home and cocoon" |
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| Related terms: | retreat | |
| 3. | [ verb ] wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection | |
| Related terms: | envelop | |
| Similar spelling: |
Cookson Coxon Coogan cozen coign Cogan |
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