coconut milk
Americannoun
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the clear, potable liquid contained within the young hollow seed of the coconut palm.
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the milky, potable but highly perishable liquid contained within the mature hollow coconut.
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the milky, potable liquid extracted from grated coconut meat by infusion with boiling water.
Etymology
Origin of coconut milk
First recorded in 1690–1700
Example Sentences
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To use a metaphor by borrowing a line from the finale, “the coconut milk is off.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2025
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 • Jan. 7, 2025
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 • Jan. 2, 2025
Currie is the sort of person who can whip up an espresso martini blindfolded and comprehend the precise level of froth someone might prefer for a coconut milk cappuccino.
From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024
Then she took her place at the fire and drank the rest of DufFs coconut milk, drinking till she was sated.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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