coquito

American  

[koh-kee-toh] / koʊˈki toʊ /

noun

plural

coquitos

1. a palm, Jubaea chilensis, of Chile, from whose sap a honey is prepared and whose small, hard, edible nuts yield a useful oil.

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coquito British  

/ kɒˈkiːtəʊ /

noun

1. a Chilean palm tree, Jubaea spectabilis, yielding edible nuts and a syrup

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Etymology

Origin of coquito

1855–60; < Spanish, diminutive of coco coco palm < Portuguese côco coco

Example Sentences

This might be a good occasion to whip up a batch of eggnog or coquito!

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2023

I am still dreaming about the perfectly infused spicy olive oil a friend bestowed last year, and the devastating coquito my neighbor makes.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2022

Come winter, my coquito wouldn’t be quite as festive, and though my shivering body could find warmth in a mug of hot buttered water, it found no comfort.

From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2022

The result was smooth and creamy with a flavor reminiscent of the coquito she craved.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2021

Pa walks over with some coquito for everyone to try, which is basically just coconut eggnog.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera