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

Recent Examples on the Web

Mangoes Mangoes are juicy, tropical fruits from the cashew family. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 May 2025

This peanut butter cup recipe will also work with almond or cashew butter. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025

Butter Paneer Paneer cubes are cooked in three types of fat here: ghee, butter and cashew butter for a luxurious vegetarian main. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025

The tom kha gai soup with a magical mix of coconut milk, lemongrass and lime will set Thai food fan bellies in a good place before diving into entrees like yellow, green and red curries, cashew chicken, pad Thai and roasted duck. —Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese cajú, acajú, from Tupi akajú

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cashew

• cashew nut

Rhymes for cashew

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

cashew

noun

ca·​shew

ˈkash-ü,

kə-ˈshü

: an edible nut that is shaped like a kidney and comes from a tropical American tree that is related to the sumacs

also : the tree that produces cashews