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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Coconut water is the clear fluid found inside coconuts, differs from coconut milk, which combines coconut water with grated coconut.
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Tracy Yochum, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2025
One of my family's favorite Puerto Rican Christmas traditions is making big batches of coquito, an eggnog-like drink full of coconut milk, coconut cream and rum.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Lamai Fresh Coconut Ice Cream Located on a backstreet in Lamai, this mom-and-pop shop is all about vegan ice cream made with coconut milk.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
Optional Ingredients: Some recipes include cream of tartar (for additional potassium), coconut milk/cream, spices (like ginger), collagen powder, or other supplements.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
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Tracy Yochum, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2025
One of my family's favorite Puerto Rican Christmas traditions is making big batches of coquito, an eggnog-like drink full of coconut milk, coconut cream and rum.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Lamai Fresh Coconut Ice Cream Located on a backstreet in Lamai, this mom-and-pop shop is all about vegan ice cream made with coconut milk.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
Optional Ingredients: Some recipes include cream of tartar (for additional potassium), coconut milk/cream, spices (like ginger), collagen powder, or other supplements.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for coconut milk
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“Coconut milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20milk. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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