cocoon

Betekenis (Engels)

Noun

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

Verb

1. To envelop in a protective case.
2. To withdraw into such a case.

Concepten

cocon

pop

verpopping

Synoniemen

chrysalis

pupa

cover

encapsulate

envelop

etui

follicle

holster

insulate

jacket

nest

nymph

overlay

pupate

shell

🐚

housing

silky case

capsule

case-worm

case

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/kəˈkuːn/

Etymologie (Engels)

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