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coconut

noun co·co·nut \ ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət \
|Updated on: 10 Aug 2018

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

  1. The pastry is covered with shredded coconut.

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First Known Use of coconut

1516

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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COCONUT Defined for English Language Learners

coconut

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Definition of coconut for English Language Learners

  • : a large fruit that has a thick shell with white flesh and liquid inside it and that grows on a palm tree

  • : the white flesh of a coconut

COCONUT Defined for Kids

coconut

noun co·co·nut \ ˈkō-kə-nət , -ˌnət \

Definition of coconut for Students

: a large nutlike fruit that has a thick husk with white flesh and a watery liquid inside it and that grows on a tall tropical palm ( coconut palm )

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coconut

noun co·co·nut \ ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət \

medical Definition of coconut

1 : the fruit of the coconut palm having an outer fibrous husk with a nut containing thick edible meat and coconut milk
2 : the edible meat of the coconut

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  1. See words that rhyme with coconut Spanish Central: Translation of coconut Nglish: Translation of coconut for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of coconut for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about coconut

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