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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Edwards says that other natural nut butters, such as cashew butter, should be refrigerated to help with shelf life due to lack of preservatives.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Toast ½ cup coarsely chopped salted, roasted almonds or cashews in a small saucepan over medium-low, shaking pan often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Feb. 2026
Another one of my favorites, the Barebells caramel-cashew bar, tastes like a mash-up of a Twix and a Snickers.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Serve, topped with cilantro and cashews.
—Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Toast ½ cup coarsely chopped salted, roasted almonds or cashews in a small saucepan over medium-low, shaking pan often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Feb. 2026
Another one of my favorites, the Barebells caramel-cashew bar, tastes like a mash-up of a Twix and a Snickers.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Serve, topped with cilantro and cashews.
—Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Cashew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashew. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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