Coconut Oil Definition & Meaning

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coconut oil American

noun

1. a white, semisolid fat or nearly colorless fatty oil extracted from coconuts, used chiefly in foods and in the manufacture of soaps, cosmetics, and candles.

coconut oil British

noun

1. the fatty oil obtained from the meat of the coconut and used for making soap, cosmetics, etc

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Etymology

Origin of coconut oil

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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A medley of scents drifted toward us as we approached the shore—corn porridge, bean cakes, donuts fried in coconut oil.

From Literature

I place the ‘umeke in Dad’s hands, and he cradles it. I’ve taken fine-grit sandpaper to the outside to make it smooth and polished it with coconut oil so it gleams. “This is really beautiful.”

From Literature

Some mixture of orange peel, coconut oil and vanilla to create the sweet smell?

From The Wall Street Journal

The plaintiffs in their complaint reference social media posts, on TikTok and Reddit, from other frustrated customers who have suggested at-home remedies for the noise - including applying coconut oil to the soles of the shoes.

From BBC

That included car parts, electric machinery, textiles and coconut oil.

From BBC

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