A cocoon is a silky web spun around the larvae of many insects. Caterpillars emerge from their cocoons as beautiful butterflies.
An oblong case in which the silkworn 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.
Noun
silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs
Verb
wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection
Verb
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"
n.
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.
n.
The case constructed by any insect to contain its larva or
pupa.
n.
The case of silk made by spiders to protect their eggs.
n.
The egg cases of mucus, etc., made by leeches and other
worms.
Cocoon
An oblong case in which the silkworn 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.
Usage Examples
I'm not really involved with politics... I'm living in my cocoon with my classical music around.
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Other Usage ExamplesI'm lucky to have a great support system in my friends and some of my family. If you have those people that you trust, go ahead and fall back into them and let them be your hammock and cocoon and let them embrace you.