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Cocoon

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(1):

(n.) The egg cases of mucus, etc., made by leeches and other worms.

(2):

(n.) The case of silk made by spiders to protect their eggs.

(3):

(n.) The case constructed by any insect to contain its larva or pupa.

(4):

(n.) 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.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Cocoon'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/cocoon.html. 1828.
 
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