Meaning & Definition of word "Copra"

Copra

/ˈkɒprə/

1. Dried meat or kernel of the coconut, used for extracting coconut oil.
- Example: The farmers sold copra to the mill, where it was pressed for oil.
2. Coconut meat that has been processed and dried for commercial use.
- Example: In many tropical regions, copra is a major export product.
3. A product derived from the coconut plant, often used in cooking and cosmetics.
- Example: She added copra to her granola for added flavor and texture.
4. The by-product of coconut processing, often used as animal feed.
- Example: After extracting oil, the remaining copra is often sold as livestock feed.

Derived from the Malay word 'kopra', referring to dried coconut meat.

copra trade:

The business of buying and selling copra.

copra meal:

A by-product of the oil extraction process, mainly used as animal feed.

coconut:

The fruit of the coconut palm, which contains copra.

oil expeller:

A machine used to extract oil from copra.

Meaning: Copra refers to a cheap source of calories in some circles.

Example Sentence: Some people refer to copra as the 'poor man's oil' in local markets.

Meaning: In agricultural discussions, copra might be referenced alongside ‘cash crop’.

Example Sentence: They consider copra a top cash crop for many farmers in tropical regions.