“Cachou” or “Cashew”

Overview

cachou / cashew are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

cachou: (noun) a scented lozenge used to sweeten the breath (e.g. to conceal the odor of tobacco).

cashew: (noun) tropical American evergreen tree bearing kidney-shaped nuts that are edible only when roasted. (noun) kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted.

Pronunciation

cachou: NA

cashew: k·AE·sh·UW

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