acajou
/ˈækəʒuː/
noun
- A tropical American tree that produces cashew nuts and a fruit called the cashew apple; also, the wood of this tree, used for furniture and carving.
- The acajou tree is native to Brazil and is now grown in many warm countries.
- The carpenter chose acajou for its rich color and durability.
- They bought a beautiful dining table made from acajou wood.
- The cashew nut itself.
- Acajou nuts are often used in Asian stir-fry dishes.
- He prefers acajou over almonds for snacking.
- She added roasted acajou nuts to the salad for extra crunch.
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