brood cocoon

noun

A cocoon-like structure made of web in which a female spider lays her eggs.

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Meanings

nounbrood cocoon (plural brood cocoons)

plural brood cocoons

  1. arachnologyA cocoon-like structure made of web in which a female spider lays her eggs.
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