noun
cashew
KA-shoo
noun
1
A tropical tree grown for its kidney-shaped nuts and its cashew apple.
"Cashew trees thrive in Brazil, India, and West Africa."
2
The curved nut from this tree, eaten roasted or salted.
"She sprinkled crushed cashews over the stir-fry."
How to Use Cashew
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe curved, buttery nut that comes from a tropical tree, or the tree itself.
Common pairings
roasted cashews
cashew nut
cashew milk
Word Forms
cashews plural
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Etymology
A reshaping of French acajou, itself from the Old Tupi word akaîu.