coconut milk

noun

1
: a thick, white, milky liquid extracted from grated coconut after it has been soaked in boiling water
2

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Blend 15 Medjool dates with half a cup of coconut milk, a pinch of salt, vanilla extract, and a dash of cinnamon. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025 In one serving, the coconut milk adds an extra three grams of protein. Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025 Unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk and full-fat dairy can help steady blood sugar. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025 To make this soup vegan, swap out the heavy whipping cream for coconut milk. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coconut milk

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of coconut milk was in 1698

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“Coconut milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20milk. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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