cashew

noun

cash·ew | \ ˈka-(ˌ)shü

, kə-ˈshü \

Definition of cashew

: 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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Recent Examples on the Web The cashew is in the same family as mangos and, ready for this, poison ivy. — Everett Potter, Forbes, 6 June 2022 Salty and flavorful with a cashew cream base, this unique take on mozzarella can be enjoyed hot or cold! — Taylor Worden, Good Housekeeping, 7 June 2022 Oh, and don't sleep on the grain salad with herbs and cashew cheese. — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2022 Almond, cashew, and oat milks do not have adequate fat, protein, or calories to support an infant’s growth. — Julie Washington, cleveland, 19 May 2022 Vegan Nacho Cheese Not as big a fan of this silky cashew cheese because the onion flavor is so overwhelming. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 29 Apr. 2022 Luscious cashew cream mimics ricotta cheese in this comforting classic. — Taylor Worden, Good Housekeeping, 28 Apr. 2022 Chana masala thrums with ginger and garlic paste, while lamb korma — one of the lightest and most luscious versions around — features soft bites of meat in a dark golden gravy thickened with yogurt and cashew paste. — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 13 May 2022 Anyone sensitive to pistachio and cashew should also be aware of a new recall that involves Van Leeuwen ice cream. — Chris Smith, BGR, 12 May 2022 See More

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