cocoa

co·coa | \ ˈkō-(ˌ)kō

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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

Examples of cocoa in a Sentence

The recipe calls for three tablespoons of cocoa.

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“Cocoa.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocoa?pronunciation&lang=en_us&dir=c&file=coco0001. Accessed 19 January 2020.

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More Definitions for cocoa

cocoa

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cocoa

: a brown powder made from roasted cocoa beans that is used to give a chocolate flavor to foods

: a hot drink of milk or water mixed with cocoa

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cocoa

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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

co·coa | \ ˈkō-(ˌ)kō

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Medical Definition of cocoa

1 : cacao sense 2

2a : powdered ground roasted cacao beans from which a portion of the fat has been removed

b : a beverage prepared by heating powdered cocoa with water or milk

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