coconut
Definition
- n. the edible white meat of a coconut; often shredded for use in e.g. cakes and curries
- n. large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk
- n. tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics
Word forms
- Plural
- coconuts
Example sentences
n.
I bought a fresh coconut from the market to make a smoothie.
医
Coconut oil is often used in skincare products because of its moisturizing properties.