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 former cornfield and cashew plantation sits in the perfect microclimate to grow varietals like syrah and viognier and is among the pioneers of New Latitude Wines—grapes grown outside traditional latitudes 30 to 50 in both hemispheres.
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Lane Nieset, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
After the cashews are imported, they’re roasted in Mr. Dewie’s San Leandro kitchen and made into 16 flavors of ice cream.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Mixed Nuts Nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, and more, offer many nutritional and health benefits, including the potential to aid in weight loss.15
Nuts are great sources of protein, healthy fats, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025
Every bar has the same base of whole foods: egg whites for protein; dates for sweetness; peanuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, or walnuts; and a touch of sea salt.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 3 Feb. 2025
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Lane Nieset, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
After the cashews are imported, they’re roasted in Mr. Dewie’s San Leandro kitchen and made into 16 flavors of ice cream.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Mixed Nuts Nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, and more, offer many nutritional and health benefits, including the potential to aid in weight loss.15
Nuts are great sources of protein, healthy fats, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025
Every bar has the same base of whole foods: egg whites for protein; dates for sweetness; peanuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, or walnuts; and a touch of sea salt.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 3 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2025.
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