cashew nut
Curved tropical seed
A cashew nut is the kidney-shaped seed of a tropical tree, eaten roasted or raw.
The nut grows attached to the bottom of the cashew apple, a fleshy fruit.
Cashews are used in cooking, snacking, and making dairy alternatives: cashew milk, cashew butter.
Usually just called cashews.
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