Cacoonnoun
The bean-like seed of a tropical vine (Entada rheedei), used as a hallucinogen and in traditional medicine, and made into jewelry.
Cocoonnoun
The silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects and moths in which they metamorphose, the pupa.
Cacoonnoun
One of the seeds or large beans of a tropical vine (Entada scandens) used for making purses, scent bottles, etc.
Cocoonnoun
Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.
Cocoonverb
(transitive) To envelop in a protective case
Cocoonverb
(intransitive) To withdraw into such a case.
Cocoonnoun
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.
Cocoonnoun
The case constructed by any insect to contain its larva or pupa.
Cocoonnoun
silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs
Cocoonverb
retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment;
āFamilies cocoon around the T.V. set most eveningsā; āShe loves to stay at home and cocoonā;
Cocoonverb
wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection
Cocoonnoun
a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae
āthe moth emerged from its pale yellow papery cocoonā;
Cocoonnoun
something that envelops someone in a protective or comforting way
āa warm cocoon of loveā; āa cocoon of bedclothesā;
Cocoonnoun
a covering that prevents the corrosion of metal equipment.
Cocoonverb
envelop in a protective or comforting way
āwe felt cold even though we were cocooned in our sleeping bagsā; āwe remain cocooned in our own little world of fantasiesā;
Cocoonverb
retreat from the stressful conditions of public life into the cosy private world of the family
āAmericans are spending more time cocooning at homeā;
Cocoonverb
spray with a protective coating.