cocoon
cocoon
living beings insects noun
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cocoon with Russian translation
cocoon usage examples
Моль отдыхала внутри мягкого кокона.
The moth rested inside a soft cocoon.
Я нашёл пустой кокон, висящий на ветке.
I found an empty cocoon hanging from the branch.
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cocoon belongs to the topic "Insects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
cocoon synonyms
What's the difference between cocoon / chrysalis / pupa
A silk or protective case spun by certain insect larvae to enclose the pupa; also used figuratively for a protective environment.
The silkworm spun a cocoon around itself before becoming a moth.
Шелкопряд сплёл вокруг себя кокон перед превращением в мотылька.
Specifically the pupa of a butterfly; typically an exposed, often hardened casing attached to a surface rather than a silk cocoon.
The caterpillar hung upside down and transformed into a chrysalis.
Гусеница свисла вниз и превратилась в хризалис (куколку бабочки).
The developmental stage between larva and adult in insects that undergo complete metamorphosis; a general term — the pupa may be enclosed in a cocoon or exposed.
During the pupa stage, the insect's body reorganizes into the adult form.
На стадии куколки тело насекомого перестраивается, готовясь к взрослой форме.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce cocoon and what this word means
cocoon translation: кокон. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce cocoon
/kəˈkuːn/
cocoon translation
кокон
cocoon examples
The moth rested inside a soft cocoon.
cocoon transcription
/kəˈkuːn/, /kəˈkuːn/
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cocoon meaning: what does it mean?
living beings insects noun
cocoon pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
cocoon is pronounced as /kəˈkuːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
cocoon definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The moth rested inside a soft cocoon. Translation: Моль отдыхала внутри мягкого кокона.
Is cocoon part of Insects vocabulary?
Yes, cocoon (кокон) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is cocoon part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, cocoon (кокон) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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