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cocoa

Syllabification: (co·coa)
Pronunciation: /ˈkōkō/
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Definition of cocoa

noun

  • 1a chocolate powder made from roasted and ground cacao seeds.
  • a hot drink made from cocoa powder mixed with sugar and milk or water.
  • 2variant spelling of coco, usually regarded as a misspelling.

Origin:

early 18th century (denoting cacao seed): alteration of cacao

The ending of cocoa is spelled -oa.

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