Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cocoon
noun
/kəˈkuːn/
Definition
A cocoon is a protective covering spun by certain organisms, typically designed to encase their developing stages.
Examples
- The caterpillar spun its cocoon before turning into a butterfly.
- Silkworms create cocoons to protect themselves during their metamorphosis.
- After weeks of development, the chrysalis emerged from its silken cocoon.
Meaning
Cocoons are often used by insects and some other animals to shield themselves during various life stages, like larvae or pupae, allowing them to undergo transformation or protection from environmental threats.
Synonyms
- case
- covering
- enclosure
- wrapper
