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coconut
noun co·co·nut \ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət\
: a large fruit that has a thick shell with white flesh and liquid inside it and that grows on a palm tree
: the white flesh of a coconut
Full Definition of COCONUT
1
: the drupaceous fruit of the coconut palm whose outer fibrous husk yields coir and whose nut contains thick edible meat and coconut milk
2
: the edible meat of the coconut
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First Known Use of COCONUT
1516
COCONUT Defined for Kids
coconut
noun co·co·nut \ˈkō-kə-nət, -ˌnət\
Definition of COCONUT for Kids
: a large nutlike fruit that has a thick husk with white flesh and a watery liquid inside it and that grows on a tall tropical palm (coconut palm)
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coconut
noun co·co·nut \ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət\
Medical Definition of COCONUT
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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