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Definition of coconut - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodwhite edible inner flesh inside a large tropical seed
- He added shredded coconut to the cake.
2.
kitchen ingredientlarge tropical fruit with a hard shell and fibrous husk
- The coconut fell from the tree.
3.
botanytropical palm tree that produces coconuts
- Coconut trees lined the sandy beach, swaying in the breeze..
Images of coconut
white edible inner flesh inside a large tropical seed 
large tropical fruit with a hard shell and fibrous husk 
tropical palm tree that produces coconuts
Expressions with coconut
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creamy spread made from coconut meat
She used coconut butter on her toast.
cake with shredded coconut in batter and frosting
She baked a delicious coconut cake for the party.
thick liquid from pressing fresh coconut meat
Add coconut cream to the curry for richness.
edible white flesh inside a coconut
She grated the coconut meat for the dessert..
thick white liquid from soaked coconut flesh
Coconut milk is essential in Thai curry.
oil from coconuts used for cooking or cosmetics
Coconut oil is used in both food and skin products.
palm tree widely planted for its coconuts
The island is covered with coconut palms.
tall palm tree producing coconuts in tropical areas
The coconut tree swayed gently in the breeze.
clear liquid inside young coconuts
Coconut water is refreshing on a hot day.
dessert made from coconut milk and gelatin
She served coconut jelly with fresh fruit for dessert.
small round dessert covered in coconut flakes
She enjoyed a coconut snowball with her tea.
liquid from coconut flowers used for drinks or sweetener
Coconut sap is collected to make syrup or wine.
thick, sweetened coconut milk used in drinks and desserts
She added cream of coconut to the tropical smoothie.
coconut meat that has been dried
She added desiccated coconut to the cake batter.
large terrestrial crab known for climbing coconut trees
The coconut crab climbs trees to feed on coconuts.
young coconut with soft jelly-like flesh inside
I drank the water from a jelly coconut.
unofficial communication system in island communities
They learned about the storm through the coconut wireless.
think carefully or use common sense
You should use your coconut before making decisions.
sweet cookie made with coconut
She baked a batch of coconut macaroons for the party.
hard-wearing matting made from coconut husks
The entrance was lined with coconut matting.
fairground game and stall where balls are thrown at coconuts
We played coconut shy at the summer fair.
large nut from Seychelles known for its shape
The sea coconut is famous for its unique shape.
type of candy with a pink and white color
The coconut ice was beautifully layered in pink and white.
Origin of coconut
Portuguese, coco (grinning face)
Terms with coconut included in their meaning
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drink
cocktail with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut milk
food
dessert with fruits and coconut
dessert
Jamaican dessert with grated coconut and sugar
cuisine
curry noodle soup with coconut milk and spices
beverage
sweetened coconut water drink
Philippines
coconut water from young coconuts
cuisine
Thai soup with coconut milk and spices
beverages
non-alcoholic drink with pineapple and coconut flavors
home dessert
sweet dish of sago pearls cooked in milk or coconut cream
food
cookie with coconut flavoring sold by Girl Scouts
Hawaiian dish
dish of taro leaves with coconut cream
food
Samoan dessert made with bananas and coconut cream
confectionery
candy bar with almonds and coconut
South Asia
alcoholic drink distilled from coconut palm flowers
bakery
jamaican bread made with coconut milk
material
fiber from coconut husk used for ropes, mats, or gardening
abr: copra
dried coconut meat used for oil or food
coconut product
dried coconut kernel used for oil extraction
beverages
traditional Puerto Rican coconut-based alcoholic drink
organic chemistry
saturated fatty acid in coconut and palm oils
sweet treat
small round cake made primarily of coconut or almonds
food
Canadian dessert of layered chocolate, custard, and coconut crumb
malaysian food
malaysian rice cooked with coconut milk, served with eggs, peanuts, and more
food
Indonesian coconut rice dish
Examples of coconut in a sentence
The recipe calls for fresh coconut. She cracked open the coconut to drink its water. The recipe calls for grated coconut. A coconut fell from the tree with a thud. They harvested coconuts from the tall trees.
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- French:noix de coco, coco, ...
- German:Kokosfleisch, Kokosnuss, ...
- Italian:polpa di cocco, cocco, ...
- Spanish:coco, nuez de coco, ...
- Portuguese:coco, coqueiro, ...
- Chinese:椰子肉, 椰子, ...
- Japanese:ココナッツ, ココナッツの木, ...
- Arabic:جَوْزُ الهِنْد, نَخْلَة جَوْز الهِنْد, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹקוֹס, דֶּקֶל קוֹקוֹס, ...
- Russian:кокос, кокосовая пальма, ...
- Ukrainian:кокос, кокосовий горіх, ...
- Hindi:नारियल का गूदा, श्रीफल, ...
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