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Definition cocoon in American English

cocoon noun

[countable] noun
/kəˈkun/
1

a cover that the young larvae of some insects make around themselves when they start changing into their adult form

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2

a cover that keeps someone safe or warm

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3

something that keeps you safe, but may stop you from learning to deal with problems

Example

the cocoon of his parents' love

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Definition cocoon in American English