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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Cocoon \Co*coon"\, n. [F. cocon, dim. of coque shell of egge and insects, fr L. concha mussel shell. See {Conch}.] 1. 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. 2. (Zo["o]l.) a The case constructed by any insect to contain its larva or pupa. b The case of silk made by spiders to protect their eggs. c The egg cases of mucus, etc., made by leeches and other worms. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: cocoon n : silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs v : wrap in or as if in a cocoon
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