cocoon
Translation
cocoon
Examples
The caterpillar spun a silk cocoon.
The caterpillar spun a silk cocoon.
She felt safe in the cocoon of her family.
She felt safe in the cocoon of her family.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a silk case spun by larvae for protection as a pupa. The caterpillar spun a silk cocoon.
((a cocoon of sth.)) a protective or isolating covering. She felt safe in the cocoon of her family.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chrysalis, pupa; shell, case
Etymology
From French 'cocon', from 'coque' meaning 'shell'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a caterpillar cozy in its cocoon. The word itself sounds soft and protective.