coconut milk

American  

[koh-kuh-nuht milk] / ˈkoʊ kə nət ˌmɪlk /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of coconut milk

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

I return them to the pot with a glug of coconut milk.

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Right now, the version I won’t let go of combines honey-roasted peaches, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, a touch of frozen banana and cinnamon — a smoothie that somehow feels indulgent while still quietly supporting the body.

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Reduce the time to 5 minutes if you’re using coconut milk.

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The Vietnamese grocery down my street, for example, always has the best Jasmine rice and canned coconut milk, though the protein prices are steeper.

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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.

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