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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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The pastry is covered with shredded coconut.

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When ready to eat, measure two cups of almond milk or coconut water into a blender.

— cheryl stritzel mccarthy, chicagotribune.com, "Busy mom shares easy make-ahead breakfast ideas," 29 Aug. 2017
The Monday luaus for $21.99 include a pig roast, Spam mac n cheese and coconut shrimp and the international dinners on Thursdays for $21.99 feature food from two countries.

— vickie snow jurkowski, Daily Southtown, "Dates on a dime, or close to it," 25 Aug. 2017
Along the road, stalls sell coconuts, papaya and bananas.

— Washington Post, "Oman’s foggy cool monsoon season and festival draws tourists," 24 Aug. 2017
The formula contains coconut oil, shea butter, and vitamin E, which gently drive out pore sludge without drying skin like a clay mask or alcohol toner might.

— ashley weatherford, The Cut, "My Favorite New Korean Cleanser Is Snowflake Jelly," 21 Aug. 2017
The top three most popular products sold by Liberated Specialty Foods are the pizza crust, waffles and coconut breads.

— kathy jumper, AL.com, "Dirt Cheap is just what it sounds like," 13 Aug. 2017
Healthy toppings like granola, more fruit, and coconut flakes add flavor, texture, and substance.

— birmingham magazine, AL.com, "Explore these 10 incredible honeymoon destinations," 19 July 2017
This would include conspiracy theories that the aviation pioneer was taken captive by the Japanese, or the strange notion that her body may have been eaten by coconut crabs on the remote Nikumaroro island.

— michelle darrisaw, Southern Living, "Amelia Earhart’s In-Flight Menu Included This Staple Southern Ingredient," 12 July 2017
Add coconut liquid to a cup and blend with an immersion blender until bubbles form, about 20 seconds.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "It may be fast-casual food, but Red Herring's menu 'isn't a joke'," 11 July 2017

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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

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noun co·co·nut \ ˈkō-kə-nət , -ˌnət \

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: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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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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