Co*quil"la nut (?). [Pg. coquilho, Sp.
coquillo, dim. of coco a cocoanut.] (Bot.)The fruit of a Brazilian tree (Attalea funifera of
Martius.).
☞ Its shell is hazel-brown in color, very hard and close
in texture, and much used by turners in forming ornamental
articles, such as knobs for umbrella handles.