Etymology

coquilla nut

Today it means: The hard-shelled fruit of a Brazilian palm (Attalea funifera), which is used to make ornamental articles. Full definition →

Portuguese coquilho ← Spanish coquillo
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromcoquillo
  2. Portuguese · borrowed fromcoquilho
  3. English todaycoquilla nut

From Portuguese coquilho, Spanish coquillo, diminutive of coco (“a coconut”).

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