coquito
Syllabification: (co·qui·to)
Pronunciation: /kōˈkētō/
Definition of coquito
noun ( plural coquitos)
- a thick-trunked Chilean palm tree that yields large amounts of sweet sap (palm honey) and fiber. Also called Chilean wine palm.
- Jubaea chilensis, family Palmae
Origin:
mid 19th century: from Spanish, diminutive of coco 'coconut'