cocoon

(Αγγλικός)

Noun

1. The silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within.
2. Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.

Verb

1. (transitive) To envelop in a protective case.
2. (intransitive) To withdraw into such a case.

Προφέρεται ως (IPA)

/kəˈkuːn/

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

From French cocon, diminutive of coque (“shell”).

Έννοιες

κουκούλι

βομβύκιο

Συνώνυμα

chrysalis

pupa

cover

encapsulate

envelop

etui

follicle

holster

insulate

jacket

nest

nymph

overlay

pupate

shell

🐚

housing

silky case

capsule

case-worm

case

Μεταφράσεις

cocon

bozzolo

Kokon

capullo

koza

casulo

cocon

kokon

capoll

pop

crisalide

الشرنقة

verpopping

poczwarka

oprzęd