Coconut: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฅฅ
coconut
[ หkoส.kษ.nสt ]
food, fruit
A coconut is the large, brown fruit of the coconut palm, characterized by its hard shell and fibrous husk. It is known for its edible meat and white, sweet water, which are used in various culinary dishes around the world. Coconuts are also valued for their oil, which is extracted from the meat and is commonly used in cooking and cosmetics. Coconuts grow in tropical regions and have a tough outer shell that protects the inner edible parts.
Synonyms
coco, palm fruit.
Examples of usage
- She used coconut milk in the curry.
- He cracked open a coconut on the beach.
- The recipe calls for shredded coconut.
- Coconut water is really refreshing on a hot day.
Translations
Translations of the word "coconut" in other languages:
๐ต๐น coco
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคฐเคฟเคฏเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Kokosnuss
๐ฎ๐ฉ kelapa
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะบะพั
๐ต๐ฑ kokos
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใณใใใ
๐ซ๐ท noix de coco
๐ช๐ธ coco
๐น๐ท hindistancevizi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝ์ฝ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูุฒ ุงูููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ kokos
๐ธ๐ฐ kokos
๐จ๐ณ ๆคฐๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ kokos
๐ฎ๐ธ kรณkos
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพะบะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ hindistancevizi
๐ฒ๐ฝ coco
Etymology
The word 'coconut' comes from the Spanish and Portuguese word 'cรดco', meaning 'grinning face', which is derived from the nut's resemblance to a human face. The term was first recorded in English in the 16th century. Coconuts have been cultivated for thousands of years, with origins thought to be in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. The spread of coconuts around the world is largely attributed to early maritime trade and exploration. They became a staple food source for many island communities due to their versatile uses and nutritional value.