cocoa

noun co·coa \ˈkō-(ˌ)kō\

: a brown powder made from roasted cocoa beans that is used to give a chocolate flavor to foods

: a hot drink of milk or water mixed with cocoa

Full Definition of COCOA

a : powdered ground roasted cacao beans from which a portion of the fat has been removed

b : a beverage prepared by heating cocoa with water or milk

: cacao 2

: a medium brown color

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Origin of COCOA

modification of Spanish cacao

First Known Use: 1730

Other Food Terms

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Rhymes with COCOA

loco

COCOA Defined for Kids

cocoa

noun co·coa \ˈkō-kō\

Definition of COCOA for Kids

: a brown powder that is made from the roasted seeds (cocoa beans) of the cacao tree after some of its fat is removed and that is used to make chocolate

: a hot drink made from cocoa powder mixed with water or milk

Medical Dictionary

cocoa

noun co·coa \ˈkō-(ˌ)kō\

Medical Definition of COCOA

: cacao 2

a : powdered ground roasted cacao beans from which a portion of the fat has been removed b : a beverage prepared by heating powdered cocoa with water or milk