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Verb
/kəˈko͞on/,
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cocoons, plural;
  1. Envelop or surround in a protective or comforting way
    • - we began to feel cold even though we were cocooned in our sleeping bags
  2. Spray with a protective coating

  3. Retreat from the stressful conditions of public life into the cozy private world of the family
    • - the movers and shakers are now cocooning
Noun
  1. A silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae

  2. A similar structure made by other animals

  3. A covering that prevents the corrosion of metal equipment

  4. Something that envelops or surrounds, esp. in a protective or comforting way
    • - the cocoon of her kimono
    • - a warm cocoon of love
  1. silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs
  2. retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment; "Families cocoon around the T.V. set most evenings"; "She loves to stay at home and cocoon"
  3. wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection
  4. *batteries not included is a 1987 family-science fiction film directed by Matthew Robbins about small extraterrestrial living machines that save an apartment block under threat from property development.
  5. Cocoon is the debut album from British singer-songwriter Alexis Strum. While it has yet to receive a commercial release, it is available for download on iTunes. It has been available since 1 May 2006. The album features production from Billy Steinberg, Magnus Fiennes, Paul Inder and Pascal Gabriel.
  6. "Cocoon" is the seventh single of singer Anna Tsuchiya. This single was released in two versions: a limited edition CD+DVD version and a regular CD only version. .
  7. The Batmobile is the automobile of DC Comics superhero Batman. The car has evolved along with the character from comic books to television and films. ...
  8. Cocoon is a 1985 science fiction film directed by Ron Howard about a group of elderly people who are rejuvenated by aliens. ...
  9. Pokémon has 493 (as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl) distinctive fictional species classified as the titular Pokémon. ...
  10. The silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects and moths in which they metamorphose, the pupa; Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical; To envelop in a protective case, or to withdraw into such a case
  11. The worm cocoons or  egg casings start to be seen in the bedding as soon as the  worms become sexually mature at the age of about 8 to 10 weeks after hatching. ...
  12. A thin silk covering secreted by larval honey bees in their cells in preparation for pupation.
  13. worm eggs or egg cases, they can carry from 2 to 20 worms.
  14. A case usually of silky material, in which insects are frequently enveloped during the second or resting-stage (pupa) of their existence. The term `cocoon-stage' is here used as equivalent to `pupa-stage.'
  15. Case of silk in which the pupa is formed.
  16. A sheath, usually of silk, formed by an insect larva as a chamber for pupation.
  17. The silken case spun by many moth larvae as a protection for their pupae.
  18. The pupa stage of a moth or other insect. Usually "cocoon" refers to the outer layer that contains the pupa inside. Cocoons may be made of silk spun from a caterpillar, or dead leaves or wood, cemented together with saliva. ...
  19. Silky sheath around a chrysalis; a protective wrapping.
  20. A case made from silk that protects insect pupa or spiders eggs.
  21. A case which protects the pupa. The cocoon is constructed by the larva before it pupates. The greater stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) makes it out of compacted soil and about the size of a hen's egg. ...
  22. A silken case which the larvae of many insects form about themselves before changing to a pupa.
  23. A silken sturcture that encloses the pupa of some butterflies and skippers.  Most butterfly pupae are naked, and what you see is really their skin!
  24. The egg-shaped immature form of a mushroom, usually as it erupts from the ground, especially in the Amanita genus. It is surrounded by the universal veil.
  25. A protective coverage for eggs and/or larvae produced by many invertebrates, such as the silkworm moth.