coconut oil

American  

noun

1. a white, semisolid fat or nearly colorless fatty oil extracted from coconuts, used chiefly in foods and in the manufacture of soaps, cosmetics, and candles.

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coconut oil British  

noun

1. the fatty oil obtained from the meat of the coconut and used for making soap, cosmetics, etc

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Etymology

Origin of coconut oil

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Some mixture of orange peel, coconut oil and vanilla to create the sweet smell?

From The Wall Street Journal

The plaintiffs in their complaint reference social media posts, on TikTok and Reddit, from other frustrated customers who have suggested at-home remedies for the noise - including applying coconut oil to the soles of the shoes.

From BBC

That included car parts, electric machinery, textiles and coconut oil.

From BBC

This is husband territory; he makes it on the stovetop with kernels and coconut oil.

From Los Angeles Times

For something that tastes like vacation in a glass, roast sliced peaches in melted coconut oil, a drizzle of honey, a generous dusting of cinnamon and a whisper of flaky sea salt.

From Salon