cashew nut

/ˌkæˈʃu nət/
/ˈkæʃu nət/
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Other forms: cashew nuts

Definitions of cashew nut
  1. noun
    kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted
    synonyms: cashew
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    type of:
    edible nut
    a hard-shelled seed consisting of an edible kernel or meat enclosed in a woody or leathery shell
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