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cocoon

/kəˈkuːn/ American
  • n.
Definition
  • n. a silky protective case that a caterpillar spins around itself
Example
The caterpillar wrapped itself in a cocoon on the branch.
毛毛虫在树枝上把自己裹进了茧里。