Canadian French Meaning of cocoon

Cocon

Other Canadian French words related to Cocon

Definitions and Meaning of cocoon in English

Wordnet

cocoon (n)

silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs

Wordnet

cocoon (v)

retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment

wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection

Webster

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.

The case constructed by any insect to contain its larva or pupa.

The case of silk made by spiders to protect their eggs.

The egg cases of mucus, etc., made by leeches and other worms.

FAQs About the word cocoon

Cocon

silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs, retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environmen

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coconut water => Eau de coco, coconut tree => Cocotier, coconut palm => Cocotier, coconut oil => huile de coco, coconut milk => Lait de coco,