cocoon

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//kəˈkuːn//

The silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within.

substantivo

1
The silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within.
2
figuradoAny similar protective case.
The bad guys generally don’t like to get on trains, because they’re trapped on a moving cocoon that the CTA controls.

Etimologia

From French cocon, a diminutive of coque (“shell”).

verbo

1
figuradoTo envelop in a protective case.
Vern grabbed the throw draped over the back of the sofa and cocooned herself within it.
2
figuradoTo withdraw into such a case.

Formas

plural: cocoons
pretérito: cocooned
particípio passado: cocooned
gerúndio: cocooning
3.ª pessoa do singular: cocoons

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cocoon · The silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within.

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