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coconut oil
noun
: a fatty oil or semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts and used especially in making soaps and food products
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The sweeteners used are coconut sugar and maple syrup, and there’s also virgin coconut oil, vanilla extract, and Himalayan pink sea salt.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
And, for vegans and individuals who avoid dairy, Watts suggested replacing the butter with coconut oil.
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Warm the cream between your hands for a few seconds to let the coconut oil emulsify a little before applying to your feet.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
Key Ingredients: Shea butter, coconut oil, hyaluronic acid Size: 0.42 oz.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1681, in the meaning defined above
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“Coconut oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20oil. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
coconut oil
noun
: a nearly colorless oil or soft white fat that comes from coconuts and is used especially in soaps and foods
Medical Definition
coconut oil
noun
: a nearly colorless fatty oil or white semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts and used especially in making soaps and food products
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