1. Plural of coquito; small coconut palms native to Chile, or their edible nuts.
Usage: Spanish origin; Also refers to the tree (Jubaea chilensis) or its fruit
2. A traditional Latin American eggnog-like beverage made with eggs, milk, cinnamon, and rum or brandy.
Usage: Primarily used in Spanish-speaking regions; Often served during Christmas

Examples

• The coquitos grow abundantly in the valleys of central Chile.
• She cracked open the coquitos to extract the nutritious kernels.
• During the holidays, abuela prepared coquitos with fresh eggs and aged rum.
• The coquito palms are endangered and protected by Chilean law.
• We sipped warm coquitos by the fireplace on Christmas Eve.