Synonyms of cocoon

Noun


1. cocoon, natural object

usage: silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs

Verb


1. cocoon, retreat

usage: 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"

2. cocoon, envelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, enclose

usage: wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection

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Definition and meaning of cocoon (Dictionary)