cashew

/ˈkæʃu/

Definitions

1. noun

A seed of the cashew tree, having a double shell which yields a brown, edible kernel.

“The local market sold roasted cashews as a snack.”

2. verb

To remove the double shell from a cashew seed.

“She cashed the cashew shells and sold them as animal feed.”

Synonyms

  • kernel
  • nut

Antonyms

  • pit