cocoa

noun

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co·coa | \ ˈkō-(ˌ)kō

Definition of cocoa

1a : 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 sense 2

3 : a medium brown color

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Examples of cocoa in a Sentence

The recipe calls for three tablespoons of cocoa.

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25 May 2022

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“Cocoa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocoa. Accessed 28 May. 2022.

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cocoa

noun

co·coa | \ ˈkō-kō

Kids Definition of cocoa

1 : a brown powder that is made from the roasted seeds ( cocoa beans ) of the cacao tree after some of its fat is removed and that is used to make chocolate

2 : a hot drink made from cocoa powder mixed with water or milk

cocoa

noun

co·coa | \ ˈkō-(ˌ)kō