Kokosnuss
coconut
noun KOH-kohs-noos Rare
Origin: from Portuguese coco ('grinning face') + Nuss ('nut')
Usage Note
Kokosnuss refers to the whole coconut fruit. Its meat is used grated (Kokosraspeln) in baking, and coconut milk (Kokosmilch) is a staple in South Asian and tropical-inspired German cooking.
Examples
"Für den Kuchen brauche ich geriebene Kokosnuss."
Natural Translation
For the cake I need grated coconut.
Literal Translation
For the cake need I grated coconut.

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