Plural of cocoon
regular plural
The plural of cocoon is cocoons.
Forms of cocoon
| Singular | cocoon /kəˈkuːn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | cocoons |
| Countable | countable |
Cocoons in a sentence
- Two of these formed cocoons in a manner I have not seen before.1959, Odonata reprints: J. G. Needham collection, volume 3, page 657. From the entry kitten
- Processing the harvested cocoons begins with grading and then boiling them in soapy water to soften the sericin that binds the fibers together.2026, Elise Young, “Yagaa: Reviving Sericulture in Southern Mexico”, in Spin Off, volume L, number 1, page 16. From the entry process
- He prised a skep from its stool and held it out, inverted, showing the dirty wreck of combs, with the vile grubs spinning their cocoons.1977, Patrick O'Brian, The Mauritius Command. From the entry skep
Meaning of cocoon
- noun The silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within.
- noun Any similar protective case.
- verb To envelop in a protective case.
Questions about the plural of cocoon
- What is the plural of cocoon?
- The plural of cocoon is cocoons.
- Is cocoon countable?
- Cocoon is a countable noun.
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