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

Among them: green leafy vegetables such as spinach and broccoli; nuts like cashews and almonds; seeds like pumpkin, sesame, and chia; as well as legumes like chickpeas, lentils, and black beans. —Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024

In the morning, add nuts or nut butter from almonds, cashews, peanuts, pecans, or walnuts to increase protein. 21 High Protein and Low Calorie Foods 4. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024

Foods that contain a lot of magnesium include: green leafy vegetables such as spinach and broccoli, nuts such as cashews and almonds, pumpkin seeds, sesame and chia, and legumes. —Ana Morales, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2024

Pleasing also are bright-idea seasonings and sauces combined with classics, such as lamb with chiapas, double cream tzatziki and cashew tahini. —Laura Manske, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese cajú, acajú, from Tupi akajú

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cashew

• cashew nut

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