cocoon in German
cocoon in German is Kokon — cocoon means a silky protective case spun by insect larvae, in which they transform into their adult form.
cocoon in German
Kokon
The silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within.
What does "cocoon" mean?
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noun A silky protective case spun by insect larvae, in which they transform into their adult form.
"The caterpillar spun a cocoon and emerged weeks later as a moth."
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verb To wrap or shelter someone or something protectively, often cutting it off from the outside world.
"She cocooned herself in blankets during the storm."
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cocoon in a sentence
- The caterpillar spun a cocoon and emerged weeks later as a moth.
- She cocooned herself in blankets during the storm.
- He cocooned himself away from the news for a few days.
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What is "cocoon" in German?
"cocoon" in German is Kokon. cocoon means: A silky protective case spun by insect larvae, in which they transform into their adult form.
How do you use "cocoon" in a sentence?
Example: "The caterpillar spun a cocoon and emerged weeks later as a moth." In German, "cocoon" is Kokon.
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