cocoa
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cocoas
Sense 1
The dried and partially fermented fatty seeds of the cacao tree from which chocolate is made.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
An unsweetened brown powder made from roasted, ground cocoa beans, used in making chocolate, and in cooking.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Of a light to medium brown colour, like that of cocoa powder.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cocoa” mean?
The dried and partially fermented fatty seeds of the cacao tree from which chocolate is made.
Is “cocoa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.