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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Trail Mix Combine your favorite nuts and seeds like almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
The issue was discovered following consumer complaints, which led to the identification of undeclared milk in the Vegan is Believin’ product and undeclared cashew in Here Comes Truffle.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Add cashews and simmer for 10 minutes, or until soft.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Some boxes of Vegan is Believin’ may contain milk, and certain boxes of Here Comes Truffle may contain cashews.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
The issue was discovered following consumer complaints, which led to the identification of undeclared milk in the Vegan is Believin’ product and undeclared cashew in Here Comes Truffle.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Add cashews and simmer for 10 minutes, or until soft.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Some boxes of Vegan is Believin’ may contain milk, and certain boxes of Here Comes Truffle may contain cashews.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cashew
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“Cashew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashew. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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