desiccated coconut; shredded coconut
Wasei-eigo from 'coconut fine'. Refers to finely shredded, dried coconut used in baking and confectionery.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from coconut fine
Mix desiccated coconut into the cookie dough.
Using shredded coconut as a topping makes it look more attractive.
Variant with interpunct; less common but still seen.
Wasei-eigo from English 'coconut fine', referring to finely shredded desiccated coconut.