Definition of cocoon
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: an envelope often largely of silk which an insect larva forms about itself and in which it passes the pupa stage
b
: any of various other protective coverings produced by animals
2a
: something suggesting a cocoon especially in providing protection or in producing isolation
wrapped in a cocoon of blankets an interest in the world beyond the everyday cocoon most of us construct— Peter Mayle
b
: a protective covering placed or sprayed over military or naval equipment in storage
cocoon
verb
cocooned; cocooning; cocoons
Definition of cocoon (Entry 2 of 2)
: to wrap or envelop in or as if in a cocoon
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The first known use of cocoon was in 1699
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