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Meaning of "coconut milk" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COCONUT MILK

coconut milk  [ˈkəʊkəˌnʌt mɪlk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COCONUT MILK

noun
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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Coconut milk is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COCONUT MILK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

coconut milk

Coconut milk

Coconut milk is the liquid that comes from the grated meat of a brown coconut. The colour and rich taste of the milk can be attributed to the high oil content. Most of the fat is saturated fat. Coconut milk is a very popular food ingredient used in Southeast Asia.

Definition of coconut milk in the English dictionary

The definition of coconut milk in the dictionary is a milky fluid found in the hollow centre of the coconut.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COCONUT MILK


bilk
bɪlk
buttermilk
ˈbʌtəˌmɪlk
churnmilk
ˈtʃɜːnˌmɪlk
foremilk
ˈfɔːˌmɪlk
ilk
ɪlk
Liebfraumilch
ˈliːbfraʊˌmɪlk
milk
mɪlk
overmilk
ˌəʊvəˈmɪlk
silk
sɪlk
soymilk
ˈsɔɪˌmɪlk
thilk
ðɪlk
whilk
hwɪlk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COCONUT MILK

cocoanut
cocobola
cocomat
cocomposer
coconscious
coconsciousness
coconspirator
coconut
coconut butter
coconut ice
coconut matting
coconut oil
coconut palm
coconut shy
coconut tree
cocoon
cocooned
cocoonery
cocopan
cocoplum

WORDS THAT END LIKE COCONUT MILK

acidophilus milk
baby milk
breast milk
condensed milk
cry over spilt milk
evaporated milk
formula milk
full-cream milk
homogenized milk
malted milk
powdered milk
raw milk
school milk
semi-skimmed milk
skim milk
skimmed milk
sour milk
soured milk
sugar of milk
two-percent milk
whole milk

Synonyms and antonyms of coconut milk in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «coconut milk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COCONUT MILK

Find out the translation of coconut milk to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of coconut milk from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «coconut milk» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

椰奶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

leche de coco
570 millions of speakers

English

coconut milk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नारियल का दूध
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حليب جوز الهند
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кокосовое молоко
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

leite de coco
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নারিকেলের দুধ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lait de noix de coco
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

santan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kokosmilch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ココナツミルク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

코코넛 밀크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Santen
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nước cốt dừa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தேங்காய் பால்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नारळाचे दुध
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Hindistan cevizi sütü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

latte di cocco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mleko kokosowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кокосове молоко
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lapte de cocos
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γάλα καρύδας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

klappermelk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kokosmjölk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kokosmelk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of coconut milk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COCONUT MILK»

The term «coconut milk» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.404 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COCONUT MILK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about coconut milk

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2 QUOTES WITH «COCONUT MILK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word coconut milk.
1
Dick Gregory
Coconut milk is the only thing on this planet that comes identically to mother's milk.
2
Dustin Hoffman
The two basic items necessary to sustain life are sunshine and coconut milk.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COCONUT MILK»

Discover the use of coconut milk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to coconut milk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Properties and Structure of Coconut Milk Emulsions
The second objective was to determine the influence of pH, and ionic strength.
Nattapol Tangsuphoom, 2008
2
Coconut Lover's Cookbook
Written for coconut lovers as well as for the growing number of health conscious individuals who recognise coconut as a marvellous health food.
Bruce Fife, 2004
3
Coconut Cures: Preventing and Treating Common Health ...
Coconut milk is not the watery liquid you find sloshing around inside a fresh coconut. It is a product obtained by extracting the juice out of coconut meat. Its taste, appearance, and nutrient content are very different from coconut water. Coconut ...
Bruce Fife, 2005
4
The Complete Asian Cookbook
When I wrote The Complete Asian Cookbook, the only way to obtain good coconut milk outside the countries where coconuts grow was to extract it from desiccated (dried, shredded) coconut; so I gave detailed instructions for this procedure.
Charmaine Solomon, 2006
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Coconut Milk
The indigenous peoples oF the Pacific Islands region have long known the nourishing qualities oF coconut milk. With Dan Taulapapa McMullin's new collection oF poetry, I predict readers will Find themselves in the position oF both being ...
Dan Taulapapa McMullin, 2013
6
The Coconut Oil Miracle
Another common coconut product is coconut milk. Technically speaking coconut milk is not the liquid that develops naturally inside the coconut. This liquid is called "coconut water," although the two terms are commonly interchanged.
Bruce Fife, 2004
7
Coconut Palm Products: Their Processing in Developing Countries
Alternatively, it is pressed, with or without water, to extract the coconut milk. (For a survey of home consumption of fresh coconuts in some Far Eastern countries, the reader is referred to Loo, 1968.) Edible copra Both clean white copra and ball ...
Brian E. Grimwood, Ashman, F., Jarman, C.G., 1975
8
The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods
Their liquid,called coconut water,can be used by itself as a beverage or flavoring agent, or combined with mature coconut meat to produce coconut milk. To remove mature coconut meat, break open the drained coconut by striking it with a  ...
Michael T. Murray, Joseph E. Pizzorno, 2005
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The Book of Tempeh
One cup chopped (or grated) meat combined with 1 cup water should produce slightly more than 1 cup coconut milk. For a slightly richer consistency, use 1 Vi cups coconut to 1 cup water. 2. Dried shredded coconut & blender method: This ...
William Shurtleff, Akiko Aoyagi, 1979
10
Luscious Coconut Desserts
You should get a generous 11⁄2 cups. (If you want more coconut milk, increase the quantities as desired, using equal parts of hot water and shredded coconut.) canned coconut milk You can buy first-rate, luscious coconut milk in cans these ...
Lori Longbotham, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COCONUT MILK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term coconut milk is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Summery Rice Noodles With Coconut Milk, Curry and Shrimp
Using what I had on hand, I concocted a spicy coconut milk curry that would be both the cooking medium for the shrimp and the sauce for the ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
2
Ice cream review: Luna & Larry's Coconut Bliss Chocolate and …
I use coconut milk in smoothies and I like the flavor so I had high hopes for this one. I opted for a chocolate and peanut butter combination ... «MassLive.com, Jul 15»
3
Waseda Farms Market curry soup hits on all taste buds
After the creaminess (derived in part from coconut milk) settles on the tongue, there is a slight burst of heat that's well balanced, leaving room ... «Green Bay Press Gazette, Jul 15»
4
Recipe for summer vegetable curry
Add the stock, coconut milk, lime juice, and brown sugar. Return to a boil, lower the heat, and continue cooking, stirring often, for 10 minutes, ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
5
Smoothies: From the garden to the blender
Add yogurt, coconut milk and 1/2 cup orange juice on top. Start blender and, if necessary, add a bit more orange juice to get things going (or for ... «Great Falls Tribune, Jul 15»
6
Matcha green tea boosts healthy banana 'ice cream'
Add the coconut milk, green tea powder and vanilla, then process until very smooth and creamy, about another 2 minutes, scraping down the ... «The Sun Chronicle, Jul 15»
7
Hot Dish: Zymology 21's Avocado Butter and Jelly Toast
... be content to leave toast as-is, Zymology pushes the envelope by adding chopped pistachios with a sprinkle of rosewater and coconut milk. «Zagat, Jul 15»
8
10 Best Asian Recipes
And the rich curries that make pan-Asian cuisine such a rage across the globe are cooked with coconut milk that works brilliantly to accentuate ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
9
Staten Island restaurants draw crowds with summer sales, outdoor …
Beans and Leaves in West Brighton has featured iced coffee combos like Hawaiian hazelnut paired with coconut milk. Uncle Louis G's ... «SILive.com, Jul 15»
10
Mango mania: Festival, recipes and tips celebrate Miami's most …
Drain the rice and stir in coconut milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and ... «Miami Herald, Jul 15»

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