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Noun
/ˈkōkəˌnət/,
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coconuts, plural;
  1. The large, oval, brown seed of a tropical palm, consisting of a hard shell lined with edible white flesh and containing a clear liquid. It grows inside a woody husk, surrounded by fiber

  2. The flesh of a coconut, esp. when used as food

  3. The tall palm tree that yields this nut, which grows mainly by coastal beaches and has become naturalized throughout the tropics. Many tropical economies are dependent upon its products, which include copra and coir

  1. the edible white meat of a coconut; often shredded for use in e.g. cakes and curries
  2. large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk
  3. tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics
  4. The coconut (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family). It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos, and is a large palm, growing up to 30 m tall, with pinnate leaves 4–6 m long, and pinnae 60–90 cm long; old leaves break away cleanly, leaving the trunk smooth. ...
  5. Coconut is the third full-length album by London-based band Archie Bronson Outfit and was released on 1 March 2010.
  6. Acrocomia aculeata is a species of palm native to tropical regions of the Americas, from southern Mexico and the Caribbean south to Paraguay and northern Argentina. Common names include Grugru Palm, Macaúba Palm, Coyol Palm, and Macaw Palm; synonyms include A. lasiospatha, A. sclerocarpa, A. ...
  7. The COCONUT project (Correct-by-Construction Workbench for Design and Verification of Embedded Systems) is a research project funded by the European Union within the 7th Framework Programme.
  8. The following is a list of ethnic slurs (ethnophaulisms) that are, or have been, used as insinuations or allegations about members of a given ethnicity or to refer to them in a derogatory (critical or disrespectful), pejorative (disapproving or contemptuous), or insulting manner in the English- ...
  9. "Coconut" is a song written and first recorded by Harry Nilsson.
  10. (Nariel) is essential to many dishes. It is obtained from the white flesh of the nut and is both rich and smooth-testing. widely used in southern Indian cuisine, is used both savory and sweet dishes. ...
  11. Fruit of the coconut tree. It has a hard outer husk enclosing a large nut containing a white, edible, jelly-like substance called the "endosperm."
  12. A fruit that arrived in Bahia, Brazil in 1553 and from there, spread throughout South America. Latin American cuisine uses both its milk and meat.
  13. Has degreasing and cleansing properties, which is why detergent cleansing agents are frequently derived from coconut oil. See surfactant.
  14. This member of the palm family, which is native to Malaysia, yields fruit all year long. Coconut is edible in both its green and mature forms. Both the water and the "jelly" of the green coconut find their way into island drinks, and meat from the mature coconut gives desserts a Caribbean identity.
  15. The largest of the nuts, the average coconut weighs 1 1/2 pounds (680 grams), and one tree will produce thousands of coconuts over its 70 year life span. ...
  16. All parts of the coconut plant can be used. The fronds can be used for roofing and the nut’s hairy outer fiber for clothing.  The nutmeat is very high in nutrients, including the milk, the cream and especially the oil. ...
  17. I used to give my parrots coconuts but either I didn't know how to pick them anymore or I couldn't find ones that had the firm meat that they likedso much. They are not particularly healthy with a high level of saturated fats. ...
  18. Use unsweetened. You can find this at health food/natural food stores.
  19. refers to the seed of the coconut palm. Coconut palms are grown throughout the tropics for decoration as well as for their many culinary and non-culinary uses; virtually every part of the coconut palm has some use. ...
  20. Koopa Koot wants to see a Coconut before he dies. Set sail for Lavalava Island and smack one off the trees near or in Yoshi's Village.
  21. The coconut oil gives this soap a rich foam that softens the skin. Its fragrance is sweet and pleasant.
  22. n. Positive proof that plant life has been affected by the Fall. See also: Pistachio, Cashew.
  23. (n.) 1. The seed of a palm tree.  2. Slang for a native Pacific Islander.  3. A fictitious unit of currency.  E.g. That boat must have cost them a lot of coconuts.
  24. Shredded coconut provides sweetness and chewiness to baking. Make sure to get organic, as non-organic is often treated with sulfates as a preservative. Sun-dried, organic coconut for baking can be ordered fromNature’s First Law . See also Nature’s First Law in the Shopping Guide.
  25. (koo-koo -for-koko-puffs) Brown on the outside, white on the inside. "Next to Linda Chavez, assimilationist writer Richard Rodriguez is America's leading coconut."