Simple Definition of cashew

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cashew

noun

ˈkæʃu How to pronounce cashew (audio)
kəˈʃu
plural cashews
: a type of roasted nut that has a curved shape

called also cashew nut

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“Cashew.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/cashew. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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