Coconut
noun
A large nut with a hard shell and white flesh that grows on the coco palm tree.
I had a refreshing drink from a fresh coconut.
noun
The tall palm tree that produces coconuts.
Coconut trees lined the seashore, adding to the beauty of the beach.
Often appears as...
- coconut tree
- coconut palm
adjective
Made from or relating to coconuts.
I love the taste of coconut milk in curries.
Often appears as...
- coconut milk
- coconut oil
noun
A person of a ethnic group who adopts the behaviors, language or attitudes of another ethnic group.
She was accused of being a coconut because she couldn't speak her native language.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A large nut with a hard shell and white flesh that grows on the coco palm tree.
I had a refreshing drink from a fresh coconut.
noun
The tall palm tree that produces coconuts.
Coconut trees lined the seashore, adding to the beauty of the beach.
Often appears as...
- coconut tree
- coconut palm
adjective
Made from or relating to coconuts.
I love the taste of coconut milk in curries.
Often appears as...
- coconut milk
- coconut oil
noun
A person of a ethnic group who adopts the behaviors, language or attitudes of another ethnic group.
She was accused of being a coconut because she couldn't speak her native language.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Edible
While coconuts are edible, not all parts can be eaten. The hard shell is inedible.
We discarded the hard shell after extracting the coconut water and flesh.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Ingredient
Coconut is used in various forms in cooking, like milk, oil, and shredded coconut.
She added shredded coconut on top of the cake.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbol of Tropics
Coconuts are often associated with tropical regions and beaches in popular culture.
The island resort offered coconut drinks, adding to the tropical vibe.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Edible
While coconuts are edible, not all parts can be eaten. The hard shell is inedible.
We discarded the hard shell after extracting the coconut water and flesh.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Ingredient
Coconut is used in various forms in cooking, like milk, oil, and shredded coconut.
She added shredded coconut on top of the cake.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbol of Tropics
Coconuts are often associated with tropical regions and beaches in popular culture.
The island resort offered coconut drinks, adding to the tropical vibe.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Edible
While coconuts are edible, not all parts can be eaten. The hard shell is inedible.
We discarded the hard shell after extracting the coconut water and flesh.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Ingredient
Coconut is used in various forms in cooking, like milk, oil, and shredded coconut.
She added shredded coconut on top of the cake.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbol of Tropics
Coconuts are often associated with tropical regions and beaches in popular culture.
The island resort offered coconut drinks, adding to the tropical vibe.
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Lipstick PIPE Ingredients...
rocks and this stuff is the best glitter bomb material I have ever seen it gets everywhere and never comes out so use that information wisely as for my waxes I've got beeswax which comes from bees and paraffin wax which comes from crude oil as for the oils I've got canola oil and coconut oil I'm just going to assume
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What's in Conditioner? PIPE...
natural ingredients starting with settle alcohol now if I add a bunch of thyme I would make it from palm oil but I don't so I just bought some and instead of silicones I'm using olive oil and coconut oil for fragrance I've got peppermint and rosemary essential oils because they smell delightful
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Gordon Tries Bika PIPE...
Fortunately, in Sumatra, street food is a way of life. On almost every corner, vendors hock freshly made snacks from pushcarts or hole-in-the-wall shacks, like this one selling bika, a tea cake made from coconut. What is this? Really good. It's everyone's favorite.
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How to make your writing...
Once you've got your characters and story, here are a few quick and easy comedy writing tricks to make them zing. The rule of three, or zig zig zag. Try setting up an expected pattern, zig zig, then flip it, zag. A rabbi, a priest, and a coconut walk into a bar.
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Why nations should...
on a hot day in the tropics, so I said sure. And he whipped out his cellphone, dialed the number, and a voice said, "I'm up here." And right on top of the nearest coconut tree, with a hatchet in one hand and a cell phone in the other, was a local toddy tapper,
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Why is colonialism...
and meeting cultures, etc, etc. But look at how we represent ourselves through the tourist campaigns, the tourist ads that we produce. There will be the obligatory coconut tree, banana tree, orangutan. And the orangutan doesn't even get paid.
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The Power of Photography...
soldiers that were working for coconut Mota and these people are in a hospital deep in that rebel territory and they're waiting for drugs there wasn't even an aspirin in this hospital when I took this picture and that's really the the
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Re-adapting to Indian...
however along with the flowers to garland the car the coconut to break the evil eye and candy to share with your neighbors giving a new twist to the world fully loaded and you can see here a puja or a ceremony for the safety of
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Ten breathtaking moments...
octopus has a unique solution to this problem a discarded coconut shell could provide some protection from its stalker
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This Crab Can't Swim,...
the humble hermit crab harmless and traditionally small except for this member of the family the coconut crab
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Lipstick PIPE Ingredients...
rocks and this stuff is the best glitter bomb material I have ever seen it gets everywhere and never comes out so use that information wisely as for my waxes I've got beeswax which comes from bees and paraffin wax which comes from crude oil as for the oils I've got canola oil and coconut oil I'm just going to assume
Video examples
What's in Conditioner? PIPE...
natural ingredients starting with settle alcohol now if I add a bunch of thyme I would make it from palm oil but I don't so I just bought some and instead of silicones I'm using olive oil and coconut oil for fragrance I've got peppermint and rosemary essential oils because they smell delightful
Video examples
Gordon Tries Bika PIPE...
Fortunately, in Sumatra, street food is a way of life. On almost every corner, vendors hock freshly made snacks from pushcarts or hole-in-the-wall shacks, like this one selling bika, a tea cake made from coconut. What is this? Really good. It's everyone's favorite.
Video examples
How to make your writing...
Once you've got your characters and story, here are a few quick and easy comedy writing tricks to make them zing. The rule of three, or zig zig zag. Try setting up an expected pattern, zig zig, then flip it, zag. A rabbi, a priest, and a coconut walk into a bar.
Video examples
Why nations should...
on a hot day in the tropics, so I said sure. And he whipped out his cellphone, dialed the number, and a voice said, "I'm up here." And right on top of the nearest coconut tree, with a hatchet in one hand and a cell phone in the other, was a local toddy tapper,
Video examples
Why is colonialism...
and meeting cultures, etc, etc. But look at how we represent ourselves through the tourist campaigns, the tourist ads that we produce. There will be the obligatory coconut tree, banana tree, orangutan. And the orangutan doesn't even get paid.
Video examples
The Power of Photography...
soldiers that were working for coconut Mota and these people are in a hospital deep in that rebel territory and they're waiting for drugs there wasn't even an aspirin in this hospital when I took this picture and that's really the the
Video examples
Re-adapting to Indian...
however along with the flowers to garland the car the coconut to break the evil eye and candy to share with your neighbors giving a new twist to the world fully loaded and you can see here a puja or a ceremony for the safety of
Video examples
Ten breathtaking moments...
octopus has a unique solution to this problem a discarded coconut shell could provide some protection from its stalker
Video examples
This Crab Can't Swim,...
the humble hermit crab harmless and traditionally small except for this member of the family the coconut crab
Example 1 of 10
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Alice Walker
American Author
My mother was very strong. Once, she picked up a coconut and smashed it against my father's head. It taught me about women defending themselves and not collapsing in a heap.
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Umberto Eco
Italian Novelist
I developed a passion for the Middle Ages the same way some people develop a passion for coconuts.
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Rihanna
American Musician
I drink a lot of coconut water. It balances out all the other toxic stuff I put into my body.
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Dustin Hoffman
American Actor
The two basic items necessary to sustain life are sunshine and coconut milk.
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Adriana Lima
Brazilian Model
I love cakes. Chocolate and coconut cakes. I love that combination!
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Jesse Itzler
American Businessman
I ran a 100-mile marathon, and I was powered by coconut water.
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Ad-Rock
American Musician
I don't use coconut enough - in food, on my body.
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Joe Jonas
American Musician
I love making Italian food. And coconut chicken.
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Jeongyeon
South Korean Musician
I like sweet scents like coconut and vanilla.
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Stella Maxwell
Belgian Model
I can't live without coconut oil.
Quote examples
Alice Walker
American Author
My mother was very strong. Once, she picked up a coconut and smashed it against my father's head. It taught me about women defending themselves and not collapsing in a heap.
Quote examples
Umberto Eco
Italian Novelist
I developed a passion for the Middle Ages the same way some people develop a passion for coconuts.
Quote examples
Rihanna
American Musician
I drink a lot of coconut water. It balances out all the other toxic stuff I put into my body.
Quote examples
Dustin Hoffman
American Actor
The two basic items necessary to sustain life are sunshine and coconut milk.
Quote examples
Adriana Lima
Brazilian Model
I love cakes. Chocolate and coconut cakes. I love that combination!
Quote examples
Jesse Itzler
American Businessman
I ran a 100-mile marathon, and I was powered by coconut water.
Quote examples
Ad-Rock
American Musician
I don't use coconut enough - in food, on my body.
Quote examples
Joe Jonas
American Musician
I love making Italian food. And coconut chicken.
Quote examples
Jeongyeon
South Korean Musician
I like sweet scents like coconut and vanilla.
Quote examples
Stella Maxwell
Belgian Model
I can't live without coconut oil.
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