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cashew Definition


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cashew
noun
    1. A small evergreen tree, native to tropical regions of Central and S America, which has oval leaves, and red flowers borne in terminal clusters.
    2. The curved edible seed of this tree, which is rich in oil and protein.
      Form: cashew nut (also)
Etymology: 17c: from Portuguese cajú, from Tupí akaiu.



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