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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> | + | 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>https://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]] 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 and in beverages. | 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 and in beverages. | ||
Latest revision as of 06:43, April 9, 2019
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 and in beverages.