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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Slivered almonds, whole pine nuts and chopped walnuts, pecans and cashews add great flavor and crunch.
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2024
The foods highest in magnesium include seeds, nuts (especially almonds and cashews), beans, leafy greens, soy products (tofu, edamame), and whole grains.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2024
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2024
The foods highest in magnesium include seeds, nuts (especially almonds and cashews), beans, leafy greens, soy products (tofu, edamame), and whole grains.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2024
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“Cashew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashew. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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