coconut milk
noun
1
: a thick, white, milky liquid extracted from grated coconut after it has been soaked in boiling water
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Butternut squash, chicken broth, coconut milk, brown sugar, and seasonings combine for a creamy, rich soup.
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
At Starbucks, water, lemonade and coconut milk are all common choices for Refreshers’ liquid base.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Options include the Michela-no and a hot chocolate made with Mexican chocolate, coconut milk, cinnamon and chile de árbol.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Increase the heat to high and add the carrots, coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce and 3 cups of the stock.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
At Starbucks, water, lemonade and coconut milk are all common choices for Refreshers’ liquid base.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Options include the Michela-no and a hot chocolate made with Mexican chocolate, coconut milk, cinnamon and chile de árbol.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Increase the heat to high and add the carrots, coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce and 3 cups of the stock.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Coconut milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20milk. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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