Large tropical nuts
Brazils are Brazil nuts—large, crescent-shaped nuts from a South American tree, typically sold shelled and eaten raw or used in baking.
They come packed tightly in segments inside a hard, round fruit: a handful of brazils, mixed nuts with almonds, cashews, and brazils.
The shortened form is common in British English.
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Large tropical nuts
Brazils are Brazil nuts—large, crescent-shaped nuts from a South American tree, typically sold shelled and eaten raw or used in baking.
They come packed tightly in segments inside a hard, round fruit: a handful of brazils, mixed nuts with almonds, cashews, and brazils.
The shortened form is common in British English.
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