茧 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cocoon noun A silky protective case spun by insect larvae, in which they transform into their adult form.
Senses
茧 is used for these senses in English:
- cocoon The silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within.
cocoon — full definition
- noun A silky protective case spun by insect larvae, in which they transform into their adult form.
- verb To wrap or shelter someone or something protectively, often cutting it off from the outside world.
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