noun
cashew
KA-shoo
Cashew (noun) means a tropical tree grown for its kidney-shaped nuts and its cashew apple. Example: “Cashew trees thrive in Brazil, India, and West Africa.”
noun
1
A tropical tree grown for its kidney-shaped nuts and its cashew apple.
"Soft-wood grafting and veneer grafting are successful in cashew."
— P. K. Ray, Breeding Tropical and Subtropical Fruits (2002)
"Also known as the Native Cashew, it is a member of the Anacardiaceae, the same plant family to which the Cashew and Mango trees belong."
— Roger Martin, Tree-Kangaroos of Australia and New Guinea (2005)
"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
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Etymology
A reshaping of French acajou, itself from the Old Tupi word akaîu.
Synonyms
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cashew nut
cashew tree
Frequently asked questions
What does “cashew” mean?
The word “cashew” means a tropical tree grown for its kidney-shaped nuts and its cashew apple. In plain terms, the curved, buttery nut that comes from a tropical tree, or the tree itself.
How do you pronounce “cashew”?
“Cashew” is pronounced KA-shoo (/ˈkæʃuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “cashew” in a sentence?
Here is “cashew” used in a sentence: “Cashew trees thrive in Brazil, India, and West Africa.”
What part of speech is “cashew”?
“Cashew” is a noun.
Where does the word “cashew” come from?
The word “cashew” comes from French. A reshaping of French acajou, itself from the Old Tupi word akaîu.
How many meanings does “cashew” have?
“Cashew” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tropical tree grown for its kidney-shaped nuts and its cashew apple.
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