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A '''Coconut''' is a [[fruit]] grown on [[coconut trees]], largely grown in hot, [[tropical]] areas. It has a thick shell. A falling coconut can often cause serious injury to a person's head, back, and shoulders, and even death.<ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=6502774&dopt=Abstract</ref> | A '''Coconut''' is a [[fruit]] grown on [[coconut trees]], largely grown in hot, [[tropical]] areas. It has a thick shell. A falling coconut can often cause serious injury to a person's head, back, and shoulders, and even death.<ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=6502774&dopt=Abstract</ref> | ||
| − | Coconuts can also be used to make [[musical instruments]]. The coconut volume is mostly 'milk,' a drinkable fluid composed mostly of water.<ref>http://www.geocities.com/~olelo/o-h-instruments.html</ref> | + | Coconuts can also be used to make [[musical instruments]] and occasionally, [[clothing]]. The coconut volume is mostly 'milk,' a drinkable fluid composed mostly of water.<ref>http://www.geocities.com/~olelo/o-h-instruments.html</ref> Coconut juice, milk, and cream are used in [[Thai]] cuisine as a base for [[curry]]. |
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Revision as of 23:03, May 7, 2009
A Coconut is a fruit grown on coconut trees, largely grown in hot, tropical areas. It has a thick shell. A falling coconut can often cause serious injury to a person's head, back, and shoulders, and even death.[1] Coconuts can also be used to make musical instruments and occasionally, clothing. The coconut volume is mostly 'milk,' a drinkable fluid composed mostly of water.[2] Coconut juice, milk, and cream are used in Thai cuisine as a base for curry.