coconut
noun
co·co·nut
ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət 
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
Examples of coconut in a Sentence
The pastry is covered with shredded coconut.
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The final pie is a delightfully easy amalgamation of coconut macaroons and vanilla custard.
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Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Her folksy way of talking about coconut trees became an improbably popular meme among young Americans.
—Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Sake Tom Kha from Uchi Scottsdale Old Town sushi restaurant Uchi served a beautiful bite of raw salmon with a dollop of coconut, thai chili and orange crema that tasted for all the world like a bowl of Thai tom kha.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
In another case, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized more than $17 million worth of meth stashed inside a shipment of coconuts.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Her folksy way of talking about coconut trees became an improbably popular meme among young Americans.
—Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Sake Tom Kha from Uchi Scottsdale Old Town sushi restaurant Uchi served a beautiful bite of raw salmon with a dollop of coconut, thai chili and orange crema that tasted for all the world like a bowl of Thai tom kha.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
In another case, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized more than $17 million worth of meth stashed inside a shipment of coconuts.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Coconut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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coconut
noun
co·co·nut
ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət
: the large egg-shaped husk-covered fruit of the coconut palm
Medical Definition
coconut
noun
co·co·nut
ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət
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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