noun
- protective cases spun by insect larvae, especially caterpillars, during metamorphosis
- something that envelops or protects like a cocoon
verb
- wraps or envelops protectively
Examples
- The caterpillars spun silky cocoons before transforming into butterflies.
- We found several cocoons attached to the tree branches.
- She cocoons herself in blankets during winter evenings.
- The mother cocoons her baby in soft clothing.
- Moths emerge from their cocoons in early spring.
- He cocoons his vintage car in protective covers.
- The cocoons hung like small lanterns from the leaves.