cocoon in Portuguese
cocoon in Portuguese is casulo — cocoon means a silky protective case spun by insect larvae, in which they transform into their adult form.
cocoon in Portuguese
casulo
The silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within.
casulo
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 Portuguese?
"cocoon" in Portuguese is casulo. 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 Portuguese, "cocoon" is casulo.
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