Definitions

1. noun

the fruit of the cacao tree, used to make chocolate; the beans from which chocolate is made

“The Mayans prized the cacao beans as a valuable form of currency.”

2. noun

a tropical evergreen tree (Theobroma cacao) native to the Americas, having cacao pods

“The cacao tree is a member of the Malvaceae family.”

3. verb

to treat something with cacao or make it into a chocolate-like substance

“The chef cacaoed the nuts to give them a rich flavor.”