coconut milk
noun
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: a thick, white, milky liquid extracted from grated coconut after it has been soaked in boiling water
2
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In the casserole dish, add the coconut milk, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, maple syrup, vegetable broth, paprika, and lime juice, and whisk until completely smooth.
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Combine Trader Joe’s rice pudding with coconut milk, cane sugar, lime juice, a diced ripe mango, and Chile Lime Seasoning.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
The creamery also offers several flavors of sorbet including Blueberry Lemon and Pineapple, as well as vegan options made with coconut milk.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Spicy piri-piri chicken is popular, as is matapa—a traditional, creamy stew made from cassava leaves, coconut milk, and ground nuts, often served with succulent shellfish.
—Ali Pantony, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Combine Trader Joe’s rice pudding with coconut milk, cane sugar, lime juice, a diced ripe mango, and Chile Lime Seasoning.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
The creamery also offers several flavors of sorbet including Blueberry Lemon and Pineapple, as well as vegan options made with coconut milk.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Spicy piri-piri chicken is popular, as is matapa—a traditional, creamy stew made from cassava leaves, coconut milk, and ground nuts, often served with succulent shellfish.
—Ali Pantony, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coconut milk
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“Coconut milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20milk. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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