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copra

Syllabification: (cop·ra)
Pronunciation: /ˈkäprə/
Definition of copra

noun

  • dried coconut kernels, from which oil is obtained.

Origin:

late 16th century: via Portuguese and Spanish from Malayalam koppara 'coconut'

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