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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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Sandwiches, such as egg salad made with tofu and Jamaican jerk panino made with seitan, range from $6.95 to $8.50. Toasts — avocado and sweet ones based on cashew cream cheese and almond butter with fruit toppings — are $3.95.

— carol deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Vegan restaurant On the Bus open at Milwaukee Public Market," 29 Aug. 2017
In a separate bowl, mix together the cashew cream, powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt together.

— Teen Vogue, "How to Make Vegan Peaches and Creme Popsicles," 17 July 2017
Peanut butter PB has taken a backseat in recent years to more glamorous spreads made from almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds and more.

— beth lipton / health.com, Time, "7 Healthy Foods That All Cost Less Than $1," 14 July 2017
A flight attendant stops by with almonds, cashews, kiwi and grapes.

— greg bishop, SI.com, "Conor McGregor is flying high as he jousts with Floyd Mayweather on publicity tour," 13 July 2017
Each of these products may have undeclared traces of peanuts and some tree nuts, which include almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, walnuts and coconuts.

— jennifer calfas, Fortune, "Clif Bar Recalls Protein Bars After Allergy Complaints," 6 July 2017
The bars may contain peanuts and some tree nuts, including hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts, pecans, cashews and coconuts, according to the announcement.

— daniella emanuel, CNN, "Clif Bars recalled over possible nuts," 6 July 2017
These variations may contain tree nuts including almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, walnuts and coconuts, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alert.

— Fox News, "Clif Bar issues recall over nut allergy complaints," 6 July 2017
These bars may contain peanuts and some tree nuts like almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, walnuts, and coconuts.

— SELF, "CLIF Bar Recalls Some Flavors Amid Nut Allergy Concerns," 6 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of cashew

Portuguese cajú, acajú, from Tupi akajú

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: a type of roasted nut that has a curved shape

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noun cash·ew \ ˈka-shü \

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:a curved edible nut that comes from a tropical American tree

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