coconut milk
noun
1
: a thick, white, milky liquid extracted from grated coconut after it has been soaked in boiling water
2
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With constant trends like glass nails and coconut milk nails, the soft transitional look has stayed constant through it all.
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Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 24 June 2025
Not to be confused with coconut milk, which Dieras says is the opaque milk-like liquid that is created when the grated or shredded coconut flesh is pureed and strained, coconut water has proven time and time again to be more than just a delicious drink to indulge in.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 14 May 2025
Rum and coconut milk fall gently from Timothy’s hands into the blender, the camera watching from a chaotic assortment of angles that make each ingredient appear close enough to get a whiff.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 11 June 2025
The sauce blends coconut milk, kaffir lime leaf, and chili for a fusion of bold tropical flavors, showcasing Thailand’s coastal bounty.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 24 June 2025
Not to be confused with coconut milk, which Dieras says is the opaque milk-like liquid that is created when the grated or shredded coconut flesh is pureed and strained, coconut water has proven time and time again to be more than just a delicious drink to indulge in.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 14 May 2025
Rum and coconut milk fall gently from Timothy’s hands into the blender, the camera watching from a chaotic assortment of angles that make each ingredient appear close enough to get a whiff.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 11 June 2025
The sauce blends coconut milk, kaffir lime leaf, and chili for a fusion of bold tropical flavors, showcasing Thailand’s coastal bounty.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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“Coconut milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20milk. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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