Cashew (Noun)
Meaning 1
Kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Cashews are widely consumed as a snack food in many parts of the world.
- A small amount of oil extracted from cashew nut is often used as a medicine to treat skin problems.
- Freshly roasted cashew is commonly added as an ingredient to traditional sweet dishes during special occasions in Asia.
- According to researchers, consuming roasted cashew as a snack on a daily basis has a lot of health benefits.
- Whole roasted cashews seasoned with chili and spices make an addictive and crunchy snack.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Tropical American evergreen tree bearing kidney-shaped nuts that are edible only when roasted.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cashew tree was cultivated in the backyard of our vacation home, its gnarled branches a testament to its age and hardiness.
- The local market sold roasted cashews, freshly extracted from their double shells in a time-consuming process.
- During the rainy season, the cashew trees produced small yellow flowers that were barely noticeable amidst the lush foliage.
- Cashew apples, the sweet and slightly astringent fruit that precedes the nut, were used to make a refreshing juice in many tropical regions.
- After roasting, the cashews were shelled and packaged for export, their creamy white kernels a popular snack worldwide.