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Word

coco

Phoneticsco·co

US/ˈkoʊˌkoʊ/

UK/kˈəʊkəʊ/

Definition

n. a short or informal name for a coconut or the palm tree it grows on.

n. the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) or its fruit. Often used in botanical or informal tropical contexts.

Examples

“He drank water from a hollowed-out coco.”

“The beach bar served tropical cocktails in fresh coco shells.”

“Artisans carve intricate patterns into the polished coco, transforming a simple fruit shell into a durable vessel.”

Examples

simple

“He drank water from a hollowed-out coco.”

contextual

“The beach bar served tropical cocktails in fresh coco shells.”

complex

“Artisans carve intricate patterns into the polished coco, transforming a simple fruit shell into a durable vessel.”

Synonyms

Word family

cocoNouncoconutNoun

Domain

Finance

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