cashew
noun
cash·ew
ˈka-(ˌ)shü 
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
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Almost 15 years later, the popular cashew ice cream shop is opening its fourth store.
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Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Avocado and bananas are high in this mineral, too, or try snacking on pumpkin seeds, almonds, and cashew nuts.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
Almonds, cashews, pecans and walnuts are coated in maple syrup and brown sugar, kosher salt and spices.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
The former cornfield and cashew plantation sits in the perfect microclimate to grow varietals like syrah and viognier and is among the pioneers of New Latitude Wines—grapes grown outside traditional latitudes 30 to 50 in both hemispheres.
—Lane Nieset, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
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Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Avocado and bananas are high in this mineral, too, or try snacking on pumpkin seeds, almonds, and cashew nuts.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
Almonds, cashews, pecans and walnuts are coated in maple syrup and brown sugar, kosher salt and spices.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
The former cornfield and cashew plantation sits in the perfect microclimate to grow varietals like syrah and viognier and is among the pioneers of New Latitude Wines—grapes grown outside traditional latitudes 30 to 50 in both hemispheres.
—Lane Nieset, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Cashew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashew. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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