Cocoas

/ˈkoʊkoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cocoa; multiple cocoa plants, cocoa beans, or servings of cocoa drink.

Etymology

From Spanish 'cacao,' which came from Nahuatl (Aztec) 'kakawatl.' The plural 'cocoas' refers to multiple individual instances of cocoa plants, beans, or beverages.

Kelly Says

Cocoa traveled from Aztec Mexico to Spanish conquistadors to English speakers—and we got a word that's basically unchanged in 500 years!

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