Coconuts are botanically classified as fruits.

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Is it true that Coconuts are botanically classified as fruits?

Yes. Reference sources state that the coconut is botanically a drupe, a type of fruit, and not a true nut. One source explicitly says coconut is classified as a fruit.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 17 Oct 2026

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Coconut

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Coconut. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut

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Why are coconuts called nuts?

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Why are coconuts called nuts?. (n.d.). english.stackexchange.com. https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/519570

Can coconut milk or scraped coconut be added to my baby's food?

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Can coconut milk or scraped coconut be added to my baby's food?. (n.d.). parenting.stackexchange.com. https://parenting.stackexchange.com/questions/22007

dli.ernet.30152

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dli.ernet.30152. (n.d.). archive.org. https://archive.org/details/dli.ernet.30152

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