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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Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Plus, the decadent coconut can serve as a great base for layering your favorite body mists and perfumes for a light, summery scent.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Thanks to its home within a lush coconut grove, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui affords its guests plenty of privacy without sacrificing on style.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
This refreshing drink combines turmeric powder, lemon juice, raw honey (for taste), and coconut or mineral water.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Coconut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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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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