"brood cocoon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: brood cocoons [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} brood cocoon (plural brood cocoons)
  1. (biology, arachnology) A cocoon-like structure made of web in which a female spider lays her eggs. Categories (topical): Arachnology, Biology
    Sense id: en-brood_cocoon-en-noun-HZjIWYDq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: arachnology, biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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