It is the only species in the genus Cocos received. Term coconut can refer to the entire coconut, seeds, or fruit, which, botanically, is a drupe, not nuts. Spelling coconut is an ancient form of the word. The term is derived from 16th century Portuguese and Spanish word coco means "head" or "skull", of the three grooves on the coconut shell that resemble facial features. coconut is known for its great versatility as seen in the many uses of the different parts and are found throughout the tropics and subtropics. Coconut is part of the daily diet of many people. Coconut different from other fruits because they contain large amounts of "water" and as adults they are known as soft-jelly-beans or nuts and can be harvested for drinking.
As adults, they still contain water and can be used as seednuts or processed to provide oil from the kernel, charcoal of hard shell and husk of the fibrous husk. endosperm initially in its nuclear phase suspended within the coconut water. As development continues, cellular layers of endosperm deposit along the walls of the coconut, becoming edible coconut "meat". When dry, the coconut flesh is called copra. Oil and milk derived from it are commonly used in cooking and frying; Coconut oil is also widely used in soaps and cosmetics. Coconut water is the clear liquid in the drink. Husks and leaves can be used as an ingredient for making a variety of products for furnishing and decorating. coconut also has cultural and religious significance in many societies that use it.
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