cocoanut
|co-co-nut|
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/ˈkoʊ.kəˌnʌt/
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/ˈkəʊ.kəˌnʌt/
(coconut)
tropical fruit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cocoanut' originates from the Portuguese word 'coco', meaning 'grinning face', due to the three indentations on the coconut shell resembling a face.
Historical Evolution
'cocoanut' changed from the Portuguese word 'coco' and eventually became the modern English word 'coconut'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the 'grinning face' due to the shell's appearance, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of the fruit of the coconut palm.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a variant spelling of 'coconut', referring to the large, hard-shelled seed of the coconut palm.
The recipe calls for grated cocoanut.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45