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Definition of coco-de-mer

coco-de-mer

Plural:cocos-de-mer
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• noun

1

The massive, double-lobed fruit and seed of the Lodoicea maldivica palm, native to the Seychelles, which is the largest and heaviest seed in the plant kingdom and contains a gelatinous edible pulp when young.

Example

"The museum displayed a polished coco-de-mer, showcasing the extraordinary size of the twin-lobed seed."

2

A rare species of fan palm (Lodoicea maldivica) in the family Arecaceae, endemic to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles, renowned for its giant fan-shaped leaves and huge bilobed nuts.

Example

"The nature reserve on Praslin Island protects ancient stands of the endangered coco-de-mer."

• Nearby Words

cockup
cocky
coco
coco-de-mer
cocoa
cocomposer
cocona

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coco-de-mer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coco--de--mer
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