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

A tropical tree grown for its kidney-shaped nuts and its cashew apple.

"Cashew trees thrive in Brazil, India, and West Africa."

The curved nut from this tree, eaten roasted or salted.

"She sprinkled crushed cashews over the stir-fry."

How to use cashew

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Origin: French

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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