Coconut
/kˈoʊkəˌnʌt/
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Definition
(noun) A fruit of the coconut palm (not a true nut), Cocos nucifera, having a fibrous husk surrounding a large seed.
Sentence Examples
The drinks were served in coconut shells.
In order to get the coconut milk, you must first crack the coconut open.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We used a sharp knife to open the hard shell of the ____.