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Word: Cashew
Speech Type: Noun
late 16th century: from Portuguese, from Tupi acajú, cajú
ˈkaʃuː
kaˈʃuː
an edible kidney-shaped nut, rich in oil and protein, which is roasted and shelled before it can be eaten. Oil extracted from the shells is used as a lubricant, in the production of plastics, etc.
Short Definition:edible kidney-shaped nut, rich in oil and protein, which is roasted and shelled before it can be eaten
a bushy tropical American tree related to the mango, bearing cashew nuts singly at the tip of each swollen fruit.
Short Definition:bushy tropical American tree related to mango
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