cashew

• El anacardo es un árbol tropical de hoja perenne originario de América, cuyos frutos son nueces en forma de riñón que solo son comestibles después de tostarse. También se refiere a la propia semilla comestible.

A noun referring to a tropical American evergreen tree that produces kidney-shaped nuts, which are edible only after being roasted.

1. Tropical treeB1formal

   An evergreen tree native to tropical America that produces kidney-shaped nuts which are edible only after roasting.

   Árbol de anacardo

   • The cashew tree thrives in warm, humid climates.
   • Farmers cultivate cashew trees for their valuable nuts.
   • The cashew tree can grow up to 12 meters tall.

2. Edible nutA2formal

   The kidney-shaped nut of the cashew tree, which is safe to eat only after being roasted.

   Anacardo (nuez comestible)

   • She added roasted cashews to the salad for extra crunch.
   • Cashews are a popular ingredient in many Asian dishes.
   • He bought a bag of salted cashews for the party.