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cashew

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/ˈkæʃuː/ · cas-hew

A tropical tree that produces cashew nuts and cashew apples.

Meanings

nounformal

A tropical tree that produces cashew nuts and cashew apples.

ایک گرمسیری درخت جو کاجو کی مغز اور کاجو کے سیب پیدا کرتا ہے۔

کاجو

kaju

Synonyms

nuttree nutdried fruitمغزخشک پھلدرخت کا مغز

Common Collocations

  • raw cashew
  • roasted cashew
  • cashew butter

Example Sentences

I love adding cashews to my stir-fry dishes.

مجھے کاجو کو اپنی چائنیز ڈشوں میں شامل کرنا بہت پسند ہے۔

Mujhe kaju ko apni Chinese dishes mein shamil karna bohot pasand hai.

Cashews are a great source of healthy fats.

کاجو صحت مند چکنائی کا ایک بہترین ذریعہ ہیں۔

Kaju sehat mand chickenai ka ek behtareen zariya hain.

He offered me a handful of cashews as a snack.

اس نے مجھے چنوں کے طور پر ایک مٹھی کاجو دیا۔

Us ne mujhe chuno ke tor par ek muthi kaju diya.

Easily Confused With

casual:Cashew is a type of nut, while casual refers to something relaxed or informal.

💡 Memory Tip

Cashew starts with 'Cas' like 'Café', imagine enjoying cashews while sipping coffee.

Picture a tropical tree with big green leaves and the distinctive cashew nut hanging from it.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Portuguese "caju" — nut

First known use: 16th century

The word 'cashew' comes from the Portuguese word 'caju', which itself comes from the indigenous Tupi word 'acajú'. The cashew tree is native to Brazil and has been cultivated for its nuts and fruit since ancient times.