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Cacoon (noun)
The bean-like seed of a tropical vine (noshow=1), used as a hallucinogen and in traditional medicine, and made into jewelry.
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Cocoon (noun)
The larvae of some insects and moths in which they metamorphose, the pupa.
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Cocoon (noun)
Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.
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Cocoon (verb)
To envelop in a protective case
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Cocoon (verb)
To withdraw into such a case.
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Cocoon (noun)
a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae
“the moth emerged from its pale yellow papery cocoon”
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Cocoon (noun)
something that envelops someone in a protective or comforting way
“a warm cocoon of love”
“a cocoon of bedclothes”
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Cocoon (noun)
a covering that prevents the corrosion of metal equipment.
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Cocoon (verb)
envelop in a protective or comforting way
“we felt cold even though we were cocooned in our sleeping bags”
“we remain cocooned in our own little world of fantasies”
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Cocoon (verb)
retreat from the stressful conditions of public life into the cosy private world of the family
“Americans are spending more time cocooning at home”
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Cocoon (verb)
spray with a protective coating.