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English to English noun
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silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs |  | source: wordnet30
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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. | | source: webster1913 verb
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retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment | | Example: Families cocoon around the T.V. set most evenings
She loves to stay at home and cocoon
source: wordnet30
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wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection | | source: wordnet30
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