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Word: Cocoon
Speech Type: Noun
late 17th century: from French cocon, from medieval Provençal coucoun ‘eggshell, cocoon’, diminutive of coca ‘shell’. The verb dates from the mid 19th century
kəˈkuːn
a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae
Short Definition:silky case spun by larvae
Examples:- the moth emerged from its pale yellow papery cocoon
a covering that prevents the corrosion of metal equipment.
Short Definition:covering that prevents corrosion
Word: Cocoon
Speech Type: Verb
kəˈkuːn
envelop in a protective or comforting way
Short Definition:envelop in a protective way
Examples:- we felt cold even though we were cocooned in our sleeping bags
- we remain cocooned in our own little world of fantasies
spray with a protective coating.
Short Definition:spray with protective coating
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