coconut

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a large fruit like a nut with a thick, hard, brown shell covered in fibre (= a mass of thread-like parts) and containing hard, white flesh that can be eaten and a clear liquid:

a coconut shell

the tall tropical tree on which coconuts grow:

coconut groves

It's a classic Pacific island. There is white sand, and at the edge, coconut trees ring the whole island.

the white flesh of the coconut, often used in cooking:

You can also add coconut to the cookie mix if you like.

grated/shredded coconut

fibres from the outside of a coconut, used as a material:

These new boots are actually made from coconut and hemp.

They use flooring materials such as coconut, sisal, and jute.

a large fruit with a hard, brown shell and firm, white, edible flesh, or the white flesh of this fruit, sometimes used in cooking