cocoa

¹

[ koh-koh ]

noun

1. a powder made from roasted, husked, and ground seeds of the cacao, Theobroma cacao, from which much of the fat has been removed.
2. cacao ( def 2 ).
3. a beverage made by mixing cocoa powder with hot milk or water.
4. brown; yellowish brown; reddish brown.

adjective

1. of or relating to cocoa.
2. of the color of cocoa.

cocoa

²

[ koh-koh ]

noun

1. coco.

Cocoa

³

[ koh-koh ]

noun

1. a city in E central Florida.

cocoa

/ ˈkəʊkəʊ /

noun

1. a powder made from cocoa beans after they have been roasted, ground, and freed from most of their fatty oil
2. a hot or cold drink made from cocoa and milk or water
3. 1. a light to moderate brown colour
   2. ( as adjective )

      cocoa paint

Word History and Origins

Origin of cocoa¹

First recorded in 1700–10; earlier cocao, cacoa, variant of cacao

Origin of cocoa²

1545–55; misspelling of coco, by confusion with cocoa ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of cocoa¹

C18: altered from cacao

Example Sentences

To counteract the slight bitterness of the cocoa, Melton’s pumpkin pie filling also incorporates smooth, nutty tahini.

From Salon

The findings also showed that the cocoa drink high in flavanols was effective at preventing the decline in vascular function following stress and fat consumption.

From Science Daily

If it hadn't been for the squirrels, George Matthew's attempt to become a cocoa bean producer might have failed.

From BBC

We infuse all the flavors of Dhokla into the white chocolate and cocoa butter mixture.

From Salon

Some local businessmen and politicians are widely suspected to have joined them in what has been dubbed "the mad gold rush", buying out cocoa farms and turning them into illegal mining sites.

From BBC