coconut milk

[koh-kuh-nuht milk]

noun

1. the clear, potable liquid contained within the young hollow seed of the coconut palm.

2. the milky, potable but highly perishable liquid contained within the mature hollow coconut.

3. the milky, potable liquid extracted from grated coconut meat by infusion with boiling water.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coconut milk¹

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

Made with coconut milk, two shots of mango juice and strawberry sweet cold foam, the Pink Sunrise is described as a “mango coconut refresher” that has a consistency similar to a fruit smoothie.

From Salon

The next day, I blended a few roasted halves with frozen banana, coconut milk and more cinnamon than seemed strictly necessary.

From Salon

To use a metaphor by borrowing a line from the finale, “the coconut milk is off.”

From Los Angeles Times

Plus, she's a reliable pal when it comes to container-specific measurements — no errant half cans of coconut milk or half tubes of tomato paste here!

From Salon

Bittman emphasizes versatility: coconut milk can lend creaminess to soups and curries, while tomato paste adds depth to everything from pasta sauces to braises.

From Salon