coconut

noun co·co·nut \ ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət \

|Updated on: 15 Jun 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

The pastry is covered with shredded coconut.

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Our choice today is coconut, for those tracking this sort of behavior.

— ed silverman, STAT, "Pharmalittle: An ALS drug may become available under ‘right to try’; Takeda shareholders look to derail Shire deal," 11 June 2018
Other flavors include Moringa Mint (dairy free made with avocado, coconut, lime and rolled in pistachio) and Papaya Orange ice cream (vegan and gluten free made with ginger and pumpkin rolled in toasted sesame seeds).

— greg morago, Houston Chronicle, "New frozen treats enter the Houston market," 5 June 2018
Top the potatoes with about 2 tablespoons each of the dressing, coconut, and scallions, and mash them into the flesh.

— adam ried, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipes: Vinaigrettes and dressings to dress up meals," 1 June 2018
The fruit looks like a green coconut, with a dry powder inside.

— michelle kaufman, miamiherald, "Meet South Florida's World Cup fans: Group H," 31 May 2018
The Simple Truth brand’s current portfolio of Fair Trade products spans multiple commodities, including coffee, cocoa, coconut, tea, sugar and agave.

— kara driscoll, ajc, "5 surprising ways Kroger is changing stores in 2018," 30 May 2018
Emanating island vibes, the gluten-free option is derived from coconut meat, coconut water, and unrefined virgin coconut oil, creating a combination that works well for wrapping both savory and sweet ingredients.

— grace dickinson, Philly.com, "Beyond bugs: 12 unique (and strange) ingredients at Mom's Organic Market and what to do with them," 16 May 2018
Empty bottles of Stella Artois and coconut rum, and discarded packs of cigarettes dot the grass in front of the bushes.

— cory shaffer, cleveland.com, "Ariel Castro's former neighbors on Seymour Avenue are tired of being pointed at," 4 May 2018
Another option is Paleo Wraps by Julian Bakery, in which coconut is the main ingredients.

— molly kimball, NOLA.com, "Build a better (for you) grilled cheese with gluten-free, vegan recipe, too," 10 Apr. 2018

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COCONUT Defined for English Language Learners

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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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