1. Kokum Fruit: This is the most common meaning. It's a tropical fruit native to India, also known as Garcinia indica. The dried rind of this fruit is used as a souring agent in Indian cooking, particularly in Goan cuisine.
2. Kokum Butter: This is a fat extracted from the seeds of the kokum fruit. It's known for its moisturizing properties and is often used in cosmetics and skincare products.
3. Kokum Tree: This refers to the tree that produces the kokum fruit.
So, when you hear "kokum," you can think of the fruit, the butter, or the tree.