Definitions for cocoon
kəˈkunco·coon

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. cocoonverb

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

2. cocoonverb

   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"

3. cocoonverb

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cocoonnoun

   The silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects and moths in which they metamorphose, the pupa.

2. cocoonnoun

   Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.

3. cocoonverb

   To envelop in a protective case, or to withdraw into such a case.

4. Etymology: From French cocon, diminutive of coque ‘shell’.

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1. Cocoon

   Cocoon is a song recorded by Icelandic singer Björk for her fourth studio album Vespertine (2001). It was written and produced by Björk and Thomas Knak, and released as the album's third single on 11 March 2002, by One Little Indian Records. Inspired by her relationship with artist Matthew Barney, Björk wanted to make a record with a domestic mood. Working with Knak, she wrote "Cocoon", a song which is lyrically about a woman who describes making love with her lover during their post-coital hibernation, and includes frank sexual narrative related both explicitly and through over-sharing and metaphor. Music critics received "Cocoon" with positive reviews, calling it one of the album's best moments. The song experienced moderate commercial success in record charts in the United Kingdom, Australia, and France, but reached the top 10 in Spain. The accompanying music video for "Cocoon" was directed by Eiko Ishioka and was shot in New York City. It premiered at Raindance Film Festival in October 2001, and was made available online through the singer's official website in February 2002, closer to the song's release as a single. It depicts Björk as a geisha whose makeup extends over her entire bleached nude body. The video was considered inappropriate and was banned from prime-time MTV following her music video for "Pagan Poetry". Björk promoted the song by performing on the Vespertine World Tour and several TV and radio shows.

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1. cocoon

   A cocoon is a protective covering, usually made of silk, that certain insects create around themselves or their offspring to provide shelter and protection during their very vulnerable stage of life transformation from larvae into adult. Notably, it's used by moths, and also used metaphorically to describe a state of isolation or seclusion.

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1. Cocoonnoun

   an oblong case in which the silkworm lies in its chrysalis state. It is formed of threads of silk spun by the worm just before leaving the larval state. From these the silk of commerce is prepared

2. Cocoonnoun

   the case constructed by any insect to contain its larva or pupa

3. Cocoonnoun

   the case of silk made by spiders to protect their eggs

4. Cocoonnoun

   the egg cases of mucus, etc., made by leeches and other worms

5. Etymology: [F. cocon, dim. of coque shell of egge and insects, fr. L. concha mussel shell. See Conch.]

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1. Cocoon

   Cocoon is a 1985 science fiction film directed by Ron Howard about a group of elderly people rejuvenated by aliens. The movie stars Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley, Hume Cronyn, Brian Dennehy, Jack Gilford, Steve Guttenberg, Maureen Stapleton, Jessica Tandy, Gwen Verdon, Herta Ware, Tahnee Welch, and Linda Harrison. The film is loosely based on the novel by David Saperstein. The movie was filmed in and around St. Petersburg, Florida: locations included the St Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, Sunny Shores Rest Home, The Coliseum, and Snell Arcade buildings. The film earned two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor and for Best Visual Effects. It spawned one sequel, Cocoon: The Return, in which almost all of the original cast reprised their roles.

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1. Cocoon

   ko-kōōn′, n. the silken sheath spun by the larvæ of many insects in passing into the pupa or resting stage.—n. Cocoon′ery, a place for keeping silkworms when feeding and spinning cocoons. [Fr. cocon, from coque, a shell—L. concha, a shell.]

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1. cocoon

   Song lyrics by cocoon -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by cocoon on the Lyrics.com website.

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1. Cocoon

   a covering, composed partly or wholly of silk or other viscid fibre, spun or constructed by many larvae as a protection to the pupa.

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1. • Envelop
   • Retreat

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cocoon in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cocoon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of cocoon in a Sentence

1. Jeff Melvoin:

   Check out the Declaration of Independence You think it promises happiness No no no, it talks about the pursuit of happiness. The PURSUIT We've become a nation of wimps We think we're entitled to everything, we want to legislate ourselves into some cozy little cocoon. Well, forget it, Nature Boy. There are no guarantees. Life is nasty, brutish, and short.

2. Tracking Trump promisesThe President:

   And, while I had very little privacy, in my old life because, you know, I've been famous for a long time. I really -- this is much less privacy than I've seen before. This is, you know, something that's really amazing. At the same time, you're really into your own cocoon because there's such massive protection, that you really can't go anywhere. i like to drive.

3. Paul Anka:

   I spent time with Elvis Presley and watched Elvis Presley self-destruct, elvis Presley was a good guy, a Southern gentleman, a little nave, but Elvis Presley started to lose it — Elvis Presley got locked into that cocoon, the comfort of the posse, the aluminum foil on the windows and no sun. I told Elvis Presley, ‘ It’s not your kind of song, ’ but it meant a lot to Elvis Presley.

4. Larry Rosen:

   This generation of high school kids is different than any other, and they see a different world out there, they are ensconced in a techno-cocoon with their devices. They have been raised with technology where everything happens in an instant. So they develop the thinking, ‘I deserve what’s good right now; I want that and I should have it.’.

5. Barry Williams -LRB- Greg -RRB-:

   Because of the experiences that we had in life — filming, promoting the show, traveling, recording, touring — it was very unique and it was challenging, we had to protect each other. Think of it like being in a little bit of a cocoon and then coming out, only to be recognized and being famous. We were the only ones that could rely on each other. We trusted in each other and got along with each other. So we looked out for another. And I think that bonded us for life.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cocoon
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cocoon
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocoon
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocoon
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=cocoon
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=cocoon
8. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=cocoon
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=cocoon