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coconut

[koh-kuh-nuht, -nuht] / ˈkoʊ kəˌnʌt, -nət /




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"Instead of soil, we pack these containers with a specialized coco-peat substrate derived entirely from coconut husk. We then integrate a highly precise drip-irrigation and fogging system to control micro-climates."

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

"More research is needed to confirm our findings and to investigate if other refined sugar alternatives, such as applesauce, honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar, may be effective alternatives."

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

From coconut sellers to billionaires, more than 90% of Brazilian adults—more than 140 million people—regularly use PIX, a government-run program that allows users to transfer money in seconds on cellphones at no cost.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

Whether buying a chilled coconut at the beach or paying rent, Brazil's free PIX system has become the dominant way of making payments in Latin America's largest economy, with just a smartphone.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

Nim exclaimed after the fifth piece of coconut, but Fred went on eating.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

As with whey protein, the beverage space has faced shortages over the past year, particularly when it comes to coconuts.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

A 10-year-old boy has 20 complex allergies, including seafood, coconuts and cats, and has to visit the US regularly for life-changing treatment.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

Sun, sand, and coconuts probably sound good to many winter-weary Americans right now.

From Barron's Feb. 18, 2026

Almost all food—except for fish, coconuts and some root vegetables—must be imported.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 27, 2025

Viviana had built the deck herself, and erected a fully-stocked tiki bar, complete with carved masks, coconuts, and a thatched roof.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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