Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "cocoon" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Capable Of

become butterfly

Derived Terms

brood cocoon carcoon cocooner cocoonery cocoonet cocoonish cocoonlike decocoon jet cocoon uncocoon

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

enclose enfold envelop enwrap natural object retreat wrap

Type Of (IsA)

natural object pupal container

Manner Of

envelop retreat

Related Terms

case envelop insect larva metamorphose moth protective pupa silk withdraw

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