coconut milk
noun
1
: a thick, white, milky liquid extracted from grated coconut after it has been soaked in boiling water
2
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Rum and coconut milk fall gently from Timothy’s hands into the blender, the camera watching from a chaotic assortment of angles that make each ingredient appear close enough to get a whiff.
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 11 June 2025
The sauce blends coconut milk, kaffir lime leaf, and chili for a fusion of bold tropical flavors, showcasing Thailand’s coastal bounty.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Photo by Anthea Levi Tropical Passion Overnight Oats Packed with seedless passion fruit cubes, shredded coconut, and coconut milk (a solid source of healthy fats), this dish has a light, sweet flavor profile that’ll lift your spirits in the cold months.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 May 2025
Key Ingredients: Virgin coconut oil, coconut milk, acacia senegal, shea butter
Best For: Dry hair types, specifically type 2A-3A curl patterns.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2025
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 11 June 2025
The sauce blends coconut milk, kaffir lime leaf, and chili for a fusion of bold tropical flavors, showcasing Thailand’s coastal bounty.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Photo by Anthea Levi Tropical Passion Overnight Oats Packed with seedless passion fruit cubes, shredded coconut, and coconut milk (a solid source of healthy fats), this dish has a light, sweet flavor profile that’ll lift your spirits in the cold months.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 May 2025
Key Ingredients: Virgin coconut oil, coconut milk, acacia senegal, shea butter
Best For: Dry hair types, specifically type 2A-3A curl patterns.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2025
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“Coconut milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20milk. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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