cocobolo

co·co·bo·lo

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-kuh-boh-loh]
- /ˌkoʊ kəˈboʊ loʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-kuh-boh-loh]
- /ˌkoʊ kəˈboʊ loʊ/

Definitions of cocobolo word

noun cocobolo the hard, durable wood of any of several tropical trees of the genus Dalbergia, of the legume family, used for making furniture. 1
noun cocobolo An oily tropical hardwood from Central America. 0
noun cocobolo An old South American coin. 0

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Origin of cocobolo

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < Spanish < Arawak kakaboli

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Parts of speech for Cocobolo

noun

adjective

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exclamation

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cocobolo popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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