The silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, the pupa. / Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.

(transitive) To envelop in a protective case. / (intransitive) To withdraw into such a case.

plural of cocoon

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cocoon

simple past tense and past participle of cocoon

present participle of cocoon

The formation of a cocoon.

plural of cocooning

plural of cocooner

(colloquial) A person who is most comfortable staying at home.