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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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These bars may contain peanuts and some tree nuts like almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, walnuts, and coconuts.
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The dairy-free options of yogurt—soy, coconut, cashew, almond and more—are also vast.
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That Emily makes the monstrous decision to serve tea and salted cashews instead of booze lays the mismatch bare.
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Bulletproof 360’s recall notice for five of its Collagen Protein Bars and Protein Bites, sold nationally and internationally, stated HVF supplied the cashew butter used in the product.
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The cashews tested negative for listeria, but the nuts were recalled and pulled from shelves out of an abundance of caution, according to the FDA.
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This meat-free burger uses nuts (cashews), seeds (sunflower), and grains (brown rice).
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Or get the Buffalo cauliflower on avocado toast with cauliflower florets baked in creamy cashew sauce with the option of hot sauce.
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The cashews came from Hampton Farms, where an investigation found a contaminated piece of equipment.
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Origin and Etymology of cashew
Portuguese cajú, acajú, from Tupi akajú
CASHEW Defined for English Language Learners
cashew
playDefinition of cashew for English Language Learners
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: a type of roasted nut that has a curved shape
CASHEW Defined for Kids
cashew
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: a curved edible nut that comes from a tropical American tree
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