coconut milk

[ koh-kuh-nuht milk ]

noun

1. the clear, potable liquid contained within the young hollow seed of the coconut palm.
2. the milky, potable but highly perishable liquid contained within the mature hollow coconut.
3. the milky, potable liquid extracted from grated coconut meat by infusion with boiling water.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coconut milk¹

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

There’s Anna Tobias’ cucumber and cashew nut curry, in which chunks of fresh cucumbers are paired with cashew nuts and a spiced coconut milk base.

From Salon

Currie is the sort of person who can whip up an espresso martini blindfolded and comprehend the precise level of froth someone might prefer for a coconut milk cappuccino.

From Seattle Times

It does have coconut milk, so if you’re allergic and/or avoiding tree nuts, just leave that out or use a different milk alternative instead.

From Salon

The secret recipe took about three years to perfect, as Fontana and Rain experimented with coconut milk and soy milk for its base.

From Los Angeles Times

Creamy coconut milk meets crunchy fried egg noodles, pickled mustard greens and stems, a squeeze of lime and plenty of chili sauce, plus noodles and chicken.

From Seattle Times