cocoon
noun/kəˈkuːn/
Frequency rank: #11,983 most common English word
Meaning
a silky case spun by an insect larva to protect itself during metamorphosis; also, any protective covering or sheltered environment.
Example sentence
The caterpillar wrapped itself in cocoon to begin its transformation into a butterfly.
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