The coconut or coconut tree is a tree with a tropical climate.
The term coconut has different uses. It can refer to a tree , the fruit of said species, an imaginary creature or the head of a person, to mention some of the meanings.
A coconut, therefore, can be a coconut tree . This plant species belongs to the family group of palms and reaches a height of about 25 meters, with leaves that are segmented into lacinias (elongated and irregular strips) and floral clusters.
Coconuts grow on beaches with a tropical climate , both in the Pacific and Indian oceans and in the Caribbean Sea. To develop, they require high temperatures and a high level of environmental humidity.
Uses of coconut
Coconut is used in multiple ways. Its wood , for example, is used in the field of construction. With the fermented sap, meanwhile, a spirit known as coconut wine is made.
The copra (pith) of the coconut allows the production of an oil ( coconut oil ). This substance is used to produce soap and margarine, among other items.
Use of the fruit
Two or three times a year, the coconut produces a fruit known by the same name. It has the size and shape of a melon and is covered with two rinds (one very hard and the other fibrous).
The fibers of the first bark of the coconut are used to make fabrics and ropes; With the second bark, utensils such as glasses and cups are made.
Coconut meat is appreciated for its pleasant flavor.
Adhered to the second rind appears a white pulp that is highly appreciated for its flavor. This pulp or meat can be eaten directly or used to make sweets, ice cream and other products. By crushing it and mixing it with water, the so-called coconut milk is generated.
Inside the coconut, there is also a liquid with cooling properties: coconut water . It is a refreshing drink that is very popular in several nations .
The coconut, a monster that scares children
In the folklore of many countries, the bogeyman or cuckoo is a fictional character that adults use to scare children . When a parent orders his child to do something and the child refuses, he can warn him that if he does not obey, "the boogeyman will come."
The name of this creature is linked to the fact that it is usually represented with a head similar to the coconut fruit. In fact, in colloquial language, the term coconut is used to refer to a person's head ( "Juan fell and hit his coconut" , "My coconut is itchy because of the lice" ).
Returning to the concept of coconut as a monster , it appears in many nursery rhymes. The bogeyman is part of the group of child scarers , which includes other fantasy beings such as the bagman or the bogeyman .
The Disney and Pixar film
It should be noted that "Coco" is the title of a film by Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture that was released in 2017 and won two Oscars : for Best Animated Film and Best Original Song (for "Remember Me" ). .
This film proposal, directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrián Molina , revolves around the Day of the Dead , a traditional celebration of the Mexican territory. A music-loving boy named Miguel travels to the "land of the dead" and, upon meeting his deceased relatives, reconstructs his family's history .