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 nut mix has almonds, pecans, coated cashews, and crispy bread chips, all dusted in a flavorful garlic butter seasoning blend.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
One enchilada platter has roasted sweet potato and a cashew crema filling ($18).
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The other top five tree nut allergies are walnuts, almonds, pecans, cashews and pistachios.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Trail Mix Combine your favorite nuts and seeds like almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
One enchilada platter has roasted sweet potato and a cashew crema filling ($18).
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The other top five tree nut allergies are walnuts, almonds, pecans, cashews and pistachios.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Trail Mix Combine your favorite nuts and seeds like almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
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 17 Apr. 2026.
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