cashew
noun/ˈkæʃuː/
Frequency rank: #16,403 most common English word
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut from a tropical tree, often eaten as a snack or used in cooking.
Example sentence
She ordered grilled chicken topped with roasted cashew nuts at the restaurant.
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