coconut

noun

co·​co·​nut ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət How to pronounce coconut (audio)
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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Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of coconut was in 1599

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“Coconut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

coconut

noun
co·​co·​nut ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət How to pronounce coconut (audio)
: the large egg-shaped husk-covered fruit of the coconut palm

Medical Definition

coconut

noun
co·​co·​nut ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət How to pronounce coconut (audio)
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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