Coconut, nyiur or kerambil (Cocos nucifera) is the sole member in the Cocos genus of the aren-arenan tribe or Arecaceae.The meaning of the word coconut (or coconut, in English)can refer to the whole coconut tree, seeds, or fruit, which botanically is a fruiting tree, not a nut tree. The term comes from the 16th century Portuguese and Spanish words, coco meaning head or skull after the three indentations in the coconut shell that resemble facial features. This plant is used almost all of its parts by humans so it is considered a versatile plant, especially for coastal communities. Coconut is also the name for the fruit produced by this plant
 
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