coconuts
word · lemma: coconut
Definition
Coconuts are large, round fruits from the coconut palm tree. They have a hard, hairy shell, white inside flesh, and contain coconut water.
Usage & Nuances
'Coconuts' is the plural of 'coconut'. Used for both the whole fruit or its contents. Common in tropical cuisine, drinks, and desserts. Sometimes 'coconut' also means the flavor or ingredient. Not to be confused with 'cocoa' (chocolate).
Spanish: cocosPortuguese (BR): cocosPortuguese (PT): cocosChinese (Simplified): 椰子Chinese (Traditional): 椰子Hindi: नारियलArabic: جوز الهندBengali: নারকেলRussian: кокосыJapanese: ココナッツVietnamese: dừaKorean: 코코넛Turkish: hindistan ceviziUrdu: ناریلIndonesian: kelapa
Example Sentences
We bought three coconuts from the market.
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Monkeys love to eat coconuts.
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The tree is full of coconuts.
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Do you know how to open coconuts without tools?
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We drank fresh juice from young coconuts on the beach.
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She uses grated coconuts in her special curry recipe.
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