Copra

/ˈkɒprə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Dried meat or kernel of the coconut, used for extracting coconut oil.

The farmers sold copra to the mill, where it was pressed for oil.

Coconut meat that has been processed and dried for commercial use.

In many tropical regions, copra is a major export product.

A product derived from the coconut plant, often used in cooking and cosmetics.

She added copra to her granola for added flavor and texture.

The by-product of coconut processing, often used as animal feed.

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.

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

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

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

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