coconut

noun

co·co·nut | \ ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət

Definition of coconut

1 : the drupaceous fruit of the coconut palm whose outer fibrous husk yields coir and whose nut contains thick edible meat and, in the fresh fruit, a clear liquid (see coconut water)

2 : the edible meat of the coconut

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Examples of coconut in a Sentence

The pastry is covered with shredded coconut.

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