copra

American  

[kop-ruh, koh-pruh] / ˈkɒp rə, ˈkoʊ prə /

noun

1. the dried kernel or meat of the coconut from which coconut oil is expressed.

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copra British  

/ ˈkɒprə /

noun

1. the dried, oil-yielding kernel of the coconut

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Etymology

Origin of copra

1575–85; < Portuguese < Malayalam koppara < Hindi khoprā coconut

Example Sentences

The Germans at the time were interested in the islands for their natural resources, most notably copra, or dried coconut, which can be used to make soap and a variety of other products.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2023

The Nicobarese began drying coconut flesh into copra, which they bartered with private traders or local cooperatives for rice, sugar, kerosene, cloth and other goods not produced on the islands.

From Scientific American • Mar. 25, 2020

And he has become involved in production of copra, the dried kernel of coconut which is used to extract oil for cooking, hair oils, shampoo, margarine and detergents.

From The Guardian • Oct. 22, 2017

The main products are copra – the dried inner meat of the nut, used for oil – and the husk, which provides a vital source of fibre.

From Time • Nov. 28, 2016

Try to obtain oil or copra to the amount of £500 for her.

From A Modern Buccaneer by Boldrewood, Rolf