Coco (Noun)
Meaning
Tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cocos or coco trees are typical in tropical villages where temperatures are high and rainfall is abundant.
- The coco has been a culturally significant tree in tropical regions for centuries, providing food, shelter, and fuel for millions of people.
- In tropical environments the coco can help reduce the greenhouse effect by absorbing the carbon dioxide in the air and releasing oxygen.
- The region has been suffering from drought, and its crops of coco have been severely affected by the lack of rainfall.
- The coco grows relatively quickly, so as an ornamental tree for tropical or mild regions it can provide a quick privacy screen.