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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The best way to take advantage of the health benefits of cashews is to consume them regularly, in mindful portions.
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Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
The cashew color is neutral enough to go with literally everything in my closet, instantly transporting me to a quaint cafe in France.
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Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
The team tested the system on strawberries, blueberries, bananas, walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews, and peanuts.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
My blacktop contains stones that range in size from BBs to ones that resemble large cashews.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
The cashew color is neutral enough to go with literally everything in my closet, instantly transporting me to a quaint cafe in France.
—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
The team tested the system on strawberries, blueberries, bananas, walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews, and peanuts.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
My blacktop contains stones that range in size from BBs to ones that resemble large cashews.
—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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“Cashew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashew. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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