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cacao

Definitions of cacao
  1. noun
    seed of the cacao tree; ground roasted beans are source of chocolate
    synonyms: cacaoboon
  2. noun
    tropical American tree producing cacao beans
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    types:
    cacaoboon
    seed of the cacao tree; ground roasted beans are source of chocolate
  3. noun
    powder of ground roasted cacao beans with most of the fat removed
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    type of:
    voedingsmiddel, voedingsmiddelen
    a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food
  4. noun
    a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
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