n 1  :  CACAO 2  2 a  :  powdered ground roasted cacao beans from which a portion of the fat has been removed  b  :  a beverage prepared by heating powdered cocoa with water or milk .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  CAC  ca·cao  cc or CC  CCK 
 
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