define the term cocoon
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- The silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects, as silkworms, serving as a covering while they are in the pupal stage. any of various similar protective coverings in nature, as the silky case in which certain spiders enclose their eggs.
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The definition of a cocoon is a protective covering or a silky covering made by an insect to shelter themselves while they grow. An example of a cocoon is a waterproof covering over a boat. An example of a cocoon is the case where a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
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