cocoon

n. புழுக்கூடு, பட்டுப்பூச்சிக் கூடு, நா ங்கூழ்ப் புழுக்களும் அட்டைகளும் முட்டையிடும் பொதியுறை, (வி.) புழுக்கூடு அமை, கூட்டினுள் புகுந்து போர்த்திக்கொள்.

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Co*coon", n. Etym: [F. cocon, dim. of coque shell of egge and insects, fr. L. concha mussel shell. See Conch.] 1. An oblong case in which the silkworn 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. (Zoöl.) (a) The case constructed by any insect to contain its larva or pupa. (b) The case of silk made by spiders to protect their eggs. (c) The egg cases of mucus, etc., made by leeches and other worms.

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