Chrysalis vs. Cocoon

Chrysalisnoun

The pupa of a butterfly or moth, enclosed inside a cocoon, in which metamorphosis takes place.

Chrysalisnoun

The cocoon itself.

Chrysalisnoun

(figurative) A strong constraint; shackles.

Chrysalisnoun

The pupa state of certain insects, esp. of butterflies, from which the perfect insect emerges. See Pupa, and Aurelia (a).

Chrysalisnoun

pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon

Cocoonnoun

The silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects and moths in which they metamorphose, the pupa.

Cocoonnoun

Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.

Cocoonverb

(transitive) To envelop in a protective case

Cocoonverb

(intransitive) To withdraw into such a case.

Cocoonnoun

An oblong case in which the silkworm lies in its chrysalis state. It is formed of threads of silk spun by the worm just before leaving the larval state. From these the silk of commerce is prepared.

Cocoonnoun

The case constructed by any insect to contain its larva or pupa.

Cocoonnoun

silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs

Cocoonverb

retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment;

Cocoonverb

wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection

Cocoonnoun

a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae

Cocoonnoun

something that envelops someone in a protective or comforting way

Cocoonnoun

a covering that prevents the corrosion of metal equipment.

Cocoonverb

envelop in a protective or comforting way

Cocoonverb

retreat from the stressful conditions of public life into the cosy private world of the family

Cocoonverb

spray with a protective coating.