Cocooner
/kəˈkuːnər/noun
A person or thing that cocoons, or one who remains wrapped up in a sheltered, enclosed way.
Did you know?Cocooner is a modern formation from cocoon, and while the word itself isn’t ancient, it taps into the same instinct that made humans use enclosed spaces as symbols of protection, metamorphosis, and rebirth.
Etymological Timeline
Early 20th Century
English
cocooner
“A person who cocoons or stays enclosed and protected.”
18th Century
English
cocoon
“The silky protective case spun by certain insect larvae.”
17th Century
French
cocon
“A silkworm's case or shell.”
16th Century
Portuguese
coco
“A bogeyman or grinning face; later the word for a coconut because of the three facial-like marks.”
Late 16th Century
Spanish
coco
“A bugbear, goblin, or frightening face.”