coconut
Translation
coconut
Examples
He cracked the coconut open.
He cracked the coconut open.
I love the taste of coconut milk.
I love the taste of coconut milk.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the large, hard-shelled fruit of the coconut palm. He cracked the coconut open.
Similar Words
Synonyms: palm nut
Etymology
From Portuguese 'coco' (grinning face), due to the three holes, plus 'nut'.
Memory Tips
Picture a nut with a 'coco' (grinning) face on it.