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