cashew

(kas̸h′o̵̅o̅; also, kə s̸ho̵̅o̅′)

noun

a tropical evergreen tree (Anacardium occidentale) of the cashew family, with kidney-shaped, poisonous nuts, each at the end of an edible, pear-shaped receptacle (), yielding oils used to make various resins, plastics, etc.
the nut, edible after being roasted
also cashew nut

Origin: aphetic < Fr acajou < Port acajú < Tupí

adjective

designating a family (Anacardiaceae) of dicotyledonous trees, shrubs, and vines (order Sapindales), including the pistachio, mango, and sumac

See cashew in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A tropical American evergreen tree (Anacardium occidentale) widely cultivated for its edible nutlike kernels.
The kidney-shaped seed of this tree, eaten after roasting.

Origin:

Origin: Probably Portuguese acajú

Origin: , from Tupi

Origin: , from cajú, yellow fruit, acidic

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