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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The first known use of cocoa was in 1730
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