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coco

Pronunciation: /ˈkəʊkəʊ/

Definition of coco

noun (plural cocos)

1 [usually as modifier] coconut:a coco palm

2 [mass noun] West Indian the root of the taro.

Origin:

mid 16th century (originally denoting the nut): from Spanish and Portuguese, literally 'grinning face' (because of the appearance of the base of the coconut)