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coconut palm

American

[koh-kuh-nuht pahm] / ˈkoʊ kə nət ˌpɑm /

noun

a tall, tropical palm, Cocos nucifera, bearing large, hard-shelled seeds (coconuts ) enclosed in a thick, fibrous husk.

coconut palm British

noun

Also called: coco palm. coconut tree. a tall palm tree, Cocos nucifera, widely planted throughout the tropics, having coconuts as fruits

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of coconut palm

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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The post included an AI-generated photograph of an F-35B standing on the runway with coconut palm trees in the background.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

Fortunately, coconut palm plantations have untapped potential for ecosystem restoration, resource conservation, and climate resilience.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2024

Note: Coconut aminos, a brown liquid seasoning made from the fermented sap of the coconut palm blossom, is gluten- and soy-free.

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2022

We removed a statistic regarding deforestation in Indonesia as it did not relate specifically to coconut palm trees.

From The Guardian • Jan. 29, 2020

The canoe was empty, tied to a coconut palm.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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