cacao tree; cocoa powder; cocoa drink
Meanings
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cacao tree; cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao)
A tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. Its seeds (cacao beans) are processed to make cocoa powder and chocolate.
The cacao tree is native to tropical America.
This cacao tree has been planted for over fifty years.
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The fruit of the cacao tree is the main raw material for making chocolate.
noun
cocoa powder
The powdered form made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, used for making drinks and in baking. Also referred to as 可可粉.
I added some cocoa to the cake.
This cup of hot cocoa is made with pure cocoa powder.
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Cocoa is the powder extracted from and ground from cacao beans.
She likes to drink unsweetened cocoa.
noun
cocoa drink; hot cocoa
Usually refers to the hot beverage made by mixing cocoa powder with milk or water and sugar. Also known as 热可可. Historically also transliterated as 蔻蔻 (kòukòu).
It's very comfortable to drink a cup of hot cocoa in winter.
Would I like a cup of cocoa?
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The cocoa in this shop is made with pure cocoa powder; the taste is very rich.
The children all love to drink sweet cocoa.