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choc·o·late
 chocolate
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- pronunciation:
- chaw
kliht
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a food substance that is made from ground cacao seeds. Chocolate is not sweet, but it is often used in candy and other sweet foods. It is also used in making certain kinds of sauces.
Chocolate is native to the Americas.
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| definition 2: |
a candy or syrup made of ground cacao with added sugar.
My sister and I split a bar of chocolate.
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| definition 3: |
a drink made by mixing sweet chocolate with water or milk.
We drank a cup of hot chocolate to warm up after playing in the snow. |
| definition 4: |
a single small piece of chocolate candy, usually rectangular, round, or oval in shape and often containing a sweet filling or nuts.
My dad got my mom a box of chocolates for Valentine's Day.
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| definition 5: |
a dark brown color.
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
made with chocolate.
My mom won't let me eat chocolate cake for breakfast. |
| derivation: |
chocolaty (adj.) |
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