Etymology of the English word coco
the English word
cocoderived from the Portuguese word
cocoderived from the Latin word
coccus (insect used for dye; scarlet dye, color)
derived from the Greek word
kokkos, κόκκος (a kernel of seed)
derived from the Late Latin word
cocoDate
The earliest known usage of coco in English dates from the 16th century.
Derivations in English
coconutUsage
Word found in Modern English
