Cacoon vs. Cocoon

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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.

  • Cocoon (noun)

    The larvae of some insects and moths in which they metamorphose, the pupa.

  • Cocoon (noun)

    Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.

  • Cocoon (verb)

    To envelop in a protective case

  • Cocoon (verb)

    To withdraw into such a case.

Wiktionary
  • 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”

  • Cocoon (noun)

    something that envelops someone in a protective or comforting way

    “a warm cocoon of love”

    “a cocoon of bedclothes”

  • Cocoon (noun)

    a covering that prevents the corrosion of metal equipment.

  • 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”

  • 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”

  • Cocoon (verb)

    spray with a protective coating.

Oxford Dictionary

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