Words Like COCOON

We have put together a list of words that are similar to COCOON.

6 Alternative Words Similar to cocoon

1 Enclose Verb      Synonym Words Like Enclose
2 Enfold Verb      Synonym Words Like Enfold
3 Envelop Verb      Synonym Words Like Envelop
4 Enwrap Verb      Synonym Words Like Enwrap
5 Retreat Verb      Synonym Words Like Retreat
6 Wrap Verb      Synonym Words Like Wrap

1 examples of cocoon

1 She loves to stay at home and cocoon

10 definitions of cocoon

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 The case constructed by any insect to contain its larva or pupa.
3 The case of silk made by spiders to protect their eggs.
4 The egg cases of mucus, etc., made by leeches and other worms.
5 silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs
6 retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment
7 wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection
8 A protective case of silk or similar fibrous material spun by the larvae of moths and other insects that serves as a covering for their pupal stage.
9 A similar natural protective covering or structure, such as the egg case of a spider.
10 A protective plastic coating that is placed over stored military or naval equipment.
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