Cocoon vs Pod - What's the difference?

As a noun cocoon

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

is to envelop in a protective case, or to withdraw into such a case.

(with accusative) under (destination to which something is moved).

(wikipedia cocoon)

(en noun)

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

Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.

(en verb)

To envelop in a protective case, or to withdraw into such a case.

From (etyl) *.

(en noun)

(botany) a seed case for legumes (e.g. peas, beans, peppers)

a small vehicle, especially used in emergency situations

(obsolete, UK, dialect) A bag; a pouch.

(Tusser)

* peapod * seedpod

* (sense) capsule, case, container, hull, husk, shell, vessel

(podd)

To bear or produce pods

To remove peas from their case.

To swell or fill.

From a special use of Etymology 1. See above.

(en noun)

A group of whales]], dolphins, seals, porpoises or [[hippopotamus, hippopotami.

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