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Vocabulary Entry
cocoon
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A protective covering or shell in which certain insects develop.
Example Sentences
"The caterpillar spun a cocoon before transforming into a butterfly."
"The silkworm's cocoon is made of silk threads."
"Inside the cocoon, the larvae undergo metamorphosis."
V
verb
To envelop or enclose snugly in a protective or comforting way.
Example Sentences
"She cocooned herself in a warm blanket on the chilly night."
"The mother bird cocooned her chicks in her wings."
"He felt cocooned by the love of his family during difficult times."