cocoon

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

chrysalis

pupa

cover

encapsulate

envelop

etui

follicle

holster

insulate

jacket

nest

nymph

overlay

pupate

shell

🐚

housing

silky case

capsule

case-worm

case

Translations

cocon

bozzolo

Kokon

capullo

koza

κουκούλι

cocon

casulo

capoll

pop

envelopper

chrysalide

pupe

Abdeckung

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kəˈkuːn/

Etymology

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