n.
1.silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs cocoon v.
1.retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment
2.wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection
Idiom of the Day
of age
to be old enough to be allowed to do something (vote or drink etc.)
When my cousin came of age we had a big party to celebrate.