cashew

noun

cash·​ew ˈka-(ˌ)shü How to pronounce cashew (audio)
kə-ˈshü
: a tropical American tree (Anacardium occidentale of the family Anacardiaceae, the cashew family) grown for a phenolic oil and the edible kernel of its nut and for a gum from its stem
also : cashew nut

Examples of cashew in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This biz brainstorms fanciful flavors—such as vanilla bean ice cream perfumed with a hint of jasmine and lychee jellies; mellow jackfruit cream with lightly roasted chili cashew nuts; and mango ice cream with peach-mango fruit swirls and pie crust crunch. Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Participants who received omalizumab were also more likely to tolerate other allergens such as cashew, egg and milk than the placebo group, the study said. Amanda Musa, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024 Wrapped in tender butter lettuce and garnished with cashews for crunch, these lettuce wraps deserve to be a lunchtime staple. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023 There are pastas and sauces and salads, but also Carrot Osso Buco and Cauliflower White Pizza with cashew cheese, truffle oil and mushrooms. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024 What did the cashew say to the almond to ask it out? Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2024 Drain the cashews and add to a blender or food processor with lemon juice and nutritional yeast. Nina Lincoff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 His brother had been surviving on raisins, cashews and almonds before the bigger pipe was inserted and a concoction of lentils and rice could be sent in bottles. Suhasini Raj, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2023 The pinwheels come swimming in a creamy, warmly spiced tomato gravy thickened with cashew and heavy cream. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Portuguese cajú, acajú, from Tupi akajú

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cashew was in 1598

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Cite this Entry

“Cashew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashew. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cashew

noun
ca·​shew
ˈkash-ü,
kə-ˈshü
: an edible nut that is shaped like a kidney and comes from a tropical American tree that is related to the sumacs
also : the tree that produces cashews

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