coconut oil

noun

: an oil taken from coconuts that is used especially in making soaps and food products

Full Definition of COCONUT OIL

: a fatty oil or semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts and used especially in making soaps and food products

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noun

: a nearly colorless fatty oil or white semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts and used especially in making soaps and food products

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