Copra: meaning, definitions and examples

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copra

 

[ หˆkษ’prษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

coconut product

Copra is the dried meat or kernel of the coconut, which is the fruit of the coconut palm. It is used to extract coconut oil and has various cooking and industrial applications. The quality of copra can affect the characteristics of the oil obtained from it.

Synonyms

coconut flesh, dried coconut

Examples of usage

  • The factory produces copra for oil extraction.
  • Copra is often used in animal feed.
  • Farmers harvest coconuts to process them into copra.
  • After drying, the copra is stored for sale.

Translations

Translations of the word "copra" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรดco seco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เค•เฅ‹เคจเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kopra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kopra

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฟั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kopra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒ—ใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coprah

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ copra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kopra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”ํ”„๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุจุฑุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kopra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kopra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฒๆคฐๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kopra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณpr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฟั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒžแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kopra

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ copra

Etymology

The word 'copra' originates from the 16th century, derived from the Malayalam word 'koppara', which refers to the dried coconut kernel. Historically, the production of copra became significant in tropical regions where coconuts thrive, primarily across India, the Philippines, and other Pacific islands. The trade of copra and its related products has been an important part of the economies in these regions. As demand for coconut oil surged, particularly in the health and beauty industries, the processing of copra remained vital. Many cultures incorporated copra into their diets, utilizing it in traditional dishes, while also recognizing its value for commerce.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,195, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.