cocoa

co·coa

noun \ˈkō-(ˌ)kō\

Definition of COCOA

1

a : powdered ground roasted cacao beans from which a portion of the fat has been removed b : a beverage prepared by heating cocoa with water or milk

2

: cacao 2

3

: a medium brown color

Examples of COCOA

1. The recipe calls for three tablespoons of cocoa.

Origin of COCOA

modification of Spanish cacao

First Known Use: 1730

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

Rhymes with COCOA

loco