Definition

The dried white part of the coconut that is used to make coconut oil.

Example

The factory processes copra to produce high-quality coconut oil.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking with copra?

No, I haven't! What is it exactly?

It's the dried coconut meat that you can use for making oil.

That sounds interesting! I might give it a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Copra originates from the Malay word 'kopra', which refers to dried coconut meat. It specifically denotes the dried flesh of coconuts used for oil extraction and other purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of the Malay word 'kopra' for dried coconut meat, which helps you remember that 'copra' refers to the dried flesh of coconuts.

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