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 Questions should be directed to cashew supplier Wenders LLC, in Dublin, at foodsafety@wendersllc.com. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2024 The recalled product was sold at Trader Joe’s retail locations across the country, impacting cashew lovers across 16 states. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024 Though no Salmonella infections have yet been reported in connection to this cashew recall, the potential contamination is a major health concern. Julia Landwehr, Health, 19 Mar. 2024 Trader Joe’s is recalling a cashew product due to possible salmonella contamination, the company announced over the weekend. Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024 The cashew recall marks Trader Joe's second major recall this month. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2024 Replacing the cashew puree (in part because of her kids’ allergies) at the heart of the butter chicken — a standout — is a silky tomato-forward broth. Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024 The foods used in the study were peanut, cashew, egg, milk, walnut, hazelnut and wheat, which are some of the most common allergens, Wood said. Amanda Musa, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024 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

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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 28 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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