Dictionary Entry
cocoon
cocoon is a 6-letter English word with 7 senses as noun and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 10 in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
6 letters · Scrabble 10 · Words With Friends 13 · 7 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
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.
- 2noun
The case constructed by any insect to contain its larva or pupa.
- 3noun
The case of silk made by spiders to protect their eggs.
- 4noun
The egg cases of mucus, etc., made by leeches and other worms.
- 5noun
silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs
- 6verb
wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection
- 7verb
retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment
"Families cocoon around the T.V. set most evenings"
"She loves to stay at home and cocoon"
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