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Definition of COCOON

Cocoon
Cocoon Co*coon", n. [F. cocon, dim. of coque shell of egge and insects, fr. L. concha mussel shell. See Conch.] 1. An oblong case in which the silkworm lies in its chrysalis state. It is formed of threads of silk spun by the worm just before leaving the larval state. From these the silk of commerce is prepared. 2. (Zo["o]l.) (a) The case constructed by any insect to contain its larva or pupa. (b) The case of silk made by spiders to protect their eggs. (c) The egg cases of mucus, etc., made by leeches and other worms.

Meaning of COCOON from wikipedia

- Look up cocoon or cacoon in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Cocoon may refer to: Cocoon (silk), a pupal casing made by moth caterpillars and other insect...
- Cocoon is a 1985 American science fiction comedy drama film directed by Ron Howard and written by Tom Benedek from a story by David Saperstein. The film...
- mosquito family. Pupae may further be enclosed in other structures such as cocoons, nests, or s****. The pupal stage follows the larval stage, or in some...
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