cashew

noun cash·ew \ ˈka-(ˌ)shü , kə-ˈshü \

Updated on: 18 Apr 2018

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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It's made with ingredients, such as cashews, miso, nutritional yeast and cultures.

— molly kimball, NOLA.com, "Build a better (for you) grilled cheese with gluten-free, vegan recipe, too," 10 Apr. 2018
Fike said Di Bruno’s Black Lava cashews, toasted in toffee and sprinkled with Hawaiian salt, complement Gouda’s taste as well.

— allison steele, Philly.com, "What makes a good cheese plate? A how-to for amateurs," 10 Apr. 2018
Sweet potato scallion cakes at 21 Oak, Manchester — Flavors found in this customer favorite include sweet potato, scallion, ginger, lemon, avocado, cashew crema, brown rice and sautéed vegetables.

— frank cohen, courant.com, "What Great Dishes Are On Your Own CT Bucket List? Here Are Our Picks," 21 Feb. 2018
Dots of horseradish cream, fingerlings and powdered cashews bring earthy flavors to classic Dover sole in beurre blanc.

— phil vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Blanchard review: Chef Ryan Burns taking the stuffy out of French fine dining," 23 Mar. 2018
How to toast nuts Spread nuts—walnuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pistachios, pecans, peanuts—on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 350° until evenly golden brown and fragrant, 8–10 minutes.

— the bon appétit test kitchen, Bon Appetit, "14 Kitchen Tips Worth Memorizing," 22 Mar. 2018
Top with salted cashew crumble (make it by finely grating raw cashews into a bowl and adding salt to taste).

— helin jung, Cosmopolitan, "6 Delicious Cocktails You Have to Try When You're in West Hollywood," 2 Sep. 2016
For example this week’s Taco Tuesday menu included new options like short rib tacos and pork belly with cashew molé tacos.

— pam kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "608 chef crosses street for Mission Ave's kitchen," 15 Mar. 2018
But no complaints were heard at the table about the rich chocolate-cashew torte, the vivid apple crostata (with a sinful Maker’s Mark butter pecan ice cream) or the indulgent bananas foster.

— tim smith, baltimoresun.com, "Despite slow service, The Grill at Harryman House offers plenty of reasons to linger," 8 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of cashew

Portuguese cajú, acajú, from Tupi akajú

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cashew

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Definition of cashew for English Language Learners

: a type of roasted nut that has a curved shape

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cashew

noun cash·ew \ ˈka-shü \

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

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