Definition

1. Noun:
   • The nut of the cohune palm: A hard-shelled nut produced by the cohune palm (Attalea cohune), native to tropical regions of the Americas. The nut has a very hard, white shell and contains a kernel rich in oil.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The cohune nut is harvested for its high-quality oil.
  • Indigenous communities have traditionally used the cohune nut as a source of food and fuel.

Advanced Usage

• As a commodity: The term is often used in agricultural and botanical contexts to refer to the nut as a source of cohune oil, which is similar to coconut oil.
  • The export of cohune nuts contributes to the local economy.

Variants and Related Words

• Cohune palm (n): The tropical palm tree () that produces the cohune nut.
• Cohune oil (n): The oil extracted from the kernel of the cohune nut, used in cooking, soap-making, and as a fuel.

Synonyms

• Palm nut: A general term for the fruit/nut of various palm species. (Note: This is a broader, less specific synonym.)

Notes on Meaning

The "cohune nut" refers specifically to the fruit of the Attalea cohune palm. Its primary significance lies in its utility; the hard shell is used for carving or as fuel, while the kernel is pressed for oil. It is not typically consumed directly as a common snack nut.

Noun

1. nut of the cohune palm having hard white shells like those of ivory nuts