Cashew: meaning, definitions and examples
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cashew
[ หkรฆสuห ]
food, plant
The cashew is a tropical tree that produces kidney-shaped seeds, which are often used as a snack or in cooking. The seeds are rich in nutrients and can be eaten raw or roasted. Additionally, the cashew tree produces cashew apples, which are also edible.
Synonyms
anacardium, cashew nut.
Examples of usage
- I love snacking on roasted cashews.
- Cashew milk is a popular dairy alternative.
- She added cashews to the stir-fry for extra crunch.
Translations
Translations of the word "cashew" in other languages:
๐ต๐น caju
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Cashew
๐ฎ๐ฉ kacang mete
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะถัะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ nerkowiec
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใทใฅใผใใใ
๐ซ๐ท noix de cajou
๐ช๐ธ anacardo
๐น๐ท kaju
๐ฐ๐ท ์บ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฌู
๐จ๐ฟ keลกu
๐ธ๐ฐ keลกu
๐จ๐ณ ่ ฐๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ indijski oreลกฤek
๐ฎ๐ธ kasjรบhnetur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑัะฐะทะธะปะธั ะถะฐาฃาะฐาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแจแฃ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qozu
๐ฒ๐ฝ anacardo
Etymology
The cashew tree, scientifically known as Anacardium occidentale, hails from Brazil and surrounding areas in South America. The name 'cashew' derives from the Portuguese word 'caju', which in turn comes from the indigenous Tupi language of Brazil, where it was referred to as 'cajueiro'. The tree was introduced to other tropical regions by European colonizers in the 16th century. As the fruit and the nut gained popularity, they became staples in various cuisines around the world. Interestingly, the cashew nut is not a true nut but rather a seed that grows outside of its fruit. Today, cashew nuts are cultivated extensively in countries like India, Vietnam, and Nigeria, making them an important global commodity.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,589, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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