cashew

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun tropical American evergreen tree bearing kidney-shaped nuts that are edible only when roasted
  2. noun kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted

Etymology

Reanalysis of French acajou as a + cajou, from Old Tupi akaîu. Doublet of acajou.

Synonyms

cashew tree, Anacardium occidentale

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