Cocoon
noun
/kəˈkuːn/
A cocoon is a soft, protective cover that some insects, like butterflies, make around themselves while they are growing and changing. It's like a cozy blanket that helps keep them safe until they are...
Examples
- The caterpillar made a cocoon to sleep in.
- I found a cocoon hanging on a tree branch.
- My teacher showed us a cocoon in science class.
Synonyms
shelter
wrapper
cover
blanket
case
Antonyms
openness
exposure
danger
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