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kokoon


Meanings
  • A type of silk fabric produced by the cocoon of certain moths.

    - "The bridesmaids wore elegant kokoon gowns."
    - "He purchased a beautiful kokoon rug for his living room."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with kokoon
cocoon , moon , june , tune , mune , fune
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. kayak

  2. cayenne

  3. kodiak

  4. kangaroo


Variants
List of all variants of kokoon that leads to same result
cocoon , cocoons , cocooned , cocooning
Etymology
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The word 'kokoon' is derived from the Dutch word 'kokon', which means 'cocoon'. The term was borrowed into English during the late 16th century.


Culture
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["In Hinduism, 'kokoon' is considered a sacred symbol of protection and transformation. It is often depicted in art and literature as a protective covering or cocoon, from which emerges a transformed being. In European folklore, 'kokoon' is believed to be the home or dwelling place of various mythical creatures, such as fairies, elves, gnomes, and goblins. In Japanese culture, 'kokoon' is the name given to the silkworm's cocoon, from which is produced the finest and most expensive variety of silk known as 'kokoon silk'. In Chinese culture, 'kokoon' is the name given to the cocoon of the mulberry silkworm, from which is produced the finest and most expensive variety of silk known as 'kokoon silk'. In Western alchemy, 'kokoon' is the name given to the alchemical process of transmuting base metals into precious metals, using a cocoon-like vessel called a 'kokoon' or 'alembic'. In literature, 'kokoon' is used as a metaphor for protection, transformation, and rebirth. For example, in the novel 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka, the protagonist Gregor Samsa undergoes a transformation from a human being into a giant insect, which is described as a 'kokoon' or 'cocoon' from which he emerges as a transformed being. In music, 'kokoon' is used as a metaphor for protection, transformation, and rebirth in various musical genres, such as rock, pop, electronic, and hip hop. For example, in the song 'Kokoon' by the electronic music duo KSHMR and DallasK, the lyrics describe the 'kokoon' as a 'sanctuary', 'a shield', and 'a refuge' from the chaos and turmoil of the outside world. The 'kokoon' is also described as a 'womb', 'a cocoon', and 'a metamorphosis' from which the listener emerges as a transformed being, ready to face the challenges and opportunities of the world. In visual arts, 'kokoon' is used as a metaphor for protection, transformation, and rebirth in various artistic mediums, such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, and photography. For example, in the painting 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' by the Japanese artist Hokusai, the colossal wave is depicted as a 'kokoon' or 'cocoon' from which the boats and fishermen emerge as transformed beings, having survived the perilous and tumultuous waves of the sea. In the sculpture 'The Thinker' by the French sculptor Auguste Rodin, the figure of the thinker is depicted as a 'kokoon' or 'cocoon' from which emerges the head and torso of the figure, engaged in deep thought and contemplation. The 'kokoon' or 'cocoon' in this sculpture serves as a metaphor for protection, transformation, and rebirth, as the figure emerges from the 'kokoon' or 'cocoon' as a transformed being, having undergone the process of deep thought and contemplation."]

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