COCOBOLO; COCOBOLAS
Co`co*bo"lo, Co`co*bo"las, n. Etym: [Sp. cocobolo.] (Bot.)
Defn: A very beautiful and hard wood, obtained in the West India Islands. It is used in cabinetmaking, for the handles of tools, and for various fancy articles.
COCOON Co*coon", n. Etym: [F. cocon, dim. of coque shell of egge and insects, fr. L. concha mussel shell. See Conch.]
1. An oblong case in which the silkworn lies in its chrysalis state. It is formed of threads of silk spun by the worm just before leaving the larval state. From these the silk of commerce is prepared.
2. (Zoöl.) (a) The case constructed by any insect to contain its larva or pupa. (b) The case of silk made by spiders to protect their eggs. (c) The egg cases of mucus, etc., made by leeches and other worms.
COCOONERY
Co*coon"er*y, n.
Defn: A building or apartment for silkworms, when feeding and forming cocoons.
COCTIBLE
Coc"ti*ble, a. Etym: [See Coctile.]
Defn: Capable of being cooked. Blount.
COCTILE
Coc"tile, a. Etym: [L. coctilis, fr. coguere. See Cook.]