coconut milk

noun

1
: a thick, white, milky liquid extracted from grated coconut after it has been soaked in boiling water
2

Examples of coconut milk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This fresh solar fragrance combines notes of rosemary, wild lemon, starfruit, banana blossom, ylang-ylang, and coconut milk, creating an aromatic bouquet reminiscent of a dreamy island escape. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 July 2024 The numbers may differ based on brand, but generally, oat milk has just 3 grams per cup, almond milk has a little more than 1 gram and coconut milk has even less. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024 One of the most popular, according to Nye, is the Saigon Mint Colada ($11), thick with coconut milk, pineapple, lime, mint, turmeric and nutmeg. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024 The beverage is made with ingredients like organic peaches, maple syrup, goji berries, and coconut milk. Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for coconut milk 

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Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of coconut milk was in 1698

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“Coconut milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20milk. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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