[kaˈʃuː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an edible kidney-shaped nut, rich in oil and protein, which is roasted and shelled before it can be eaten. Oil extracted from the shells is used as a lubricant, in the production of plastics, etc.

- a bushy tropical American tree related to the mango, bearing cashew nuts singly at the tip of each swollen fruit


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Origin:
late 16th century: from Portuguese, from Tupi acajú, cajú