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
Examples of cashew in a Sentence
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Today, non-dairy drinkers have their pick of the litter, including the ever-popular oat milk and other options like pea, hemp, cashew and even banana milk.
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
In March, the grocer recalled cashews sold in 16 states.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
The soup is rich and creamy thanks to the cashews that get simmered until soft, and pureed along with the carrots, onion, garlic and ginger.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
The cashews were sold at Trader Joe's stores in 16 states, and can be identified with specific lot numbers and best by dates.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 19 Mar. 2024
The affected cashews were distributed across 16 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024
The cashews were also distributed on Walmart's website.
—Alex Sundby, Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2024
There’s also a new scallop appetizer, which comes with quinoa salad, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, cashews and gremolata.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024
The window ledge filled up with snacks from friends: graham crackers, cashews, cheddar cheese, coconut water, oranges with tiny green leaves.
—Leslie Jamison, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
In March, the grocer recalled cashews sold in 16 states.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
The soup is rich and creamy thanks to the cashews that get simmered until soft, and pureed along with the carrots, onion, garlic and ginger.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
The cashews were sold at Trader Joe's stores in 16 states, and can be identified with specific lot numbers and best by dates.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 19 Mar. 2024
The affected cashews were distributed across 16 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024
The cashews were also distributed on Walmart's website.
—Alex Sundby, Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2024
There’s also a new scallop appetizer, which comes with quinoa salad, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, cashews and gremolata.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024
The window ledge filled up with snacks from friends: graham crackers, cashews, cheddar cheese, coconut water, oranges with tiny green leaves.
—Leslie Jamison, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
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“Cashew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashew. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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