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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Even trace amounts of milk or cashew can cause symptoms like hives, vomiting, swelling, or difficulty breathing.
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
The alert warns that Vegan Is Believin' – Plant Based White Cheddar with Spirals may contain milk while Here Comes Truffle – Creamy Truffle Flavored Cheddar and Shells may contain cashew.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
These roasted cashews are coated in a sweet apple cider glaze and finished with a dusting of cinnamon.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
The palate itself is notably creamy, leading with vanilla and passionfruit custard before diving into sugar-and-spice coated cashews, sweetened green tea, and a barely-there thread of matcha.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
The alert warns that Vegan Is Believin' – Plant Based White Cheddar with Spirals may contain milk while Here Comes Truffle – Creamy Truffle Flavored Cheddar and Shells may contain cashew.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
These roasted cashews are coated in a sweet apple cider glaze and finished with a dusting of cinnamon.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
The palate itself is notably creamy, leading with vanilla and passionfruit custard before diving into sugar-and-spice coated cashews, sweetened green tea, and a barely-there thread of matcha.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Cashew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashew. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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