1. A small Chilean palm tree (Jubaea chilensis) with edible nuts; also called Chilean wine palm.
Usage: botanical term; primarily used in Spanish-speaking regions
2. The edible nut of the coquito palm tree.
Usage: culinary

Examples

• The coquito palm is native to central Chile.
• Coquito nuts were an important food source for indigenous peoples.
• The tree produces a sweet sap that can be fermented into wine.
• Coquito palms are now endangered due to overharvesting.
• The nuts have a hard shell that must be cracked open.