Cashew: 1 definition
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Cashew means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Cashew in English is the name of a plant defined with Anacardium occidentale in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acajuba occidentalis (L.) Gaertn. (among others).
2) Cashew is also identified with Semecarpus australiensis It has the synonym Semecarpus anacardium var. parvifolia Benth. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Ned. Tijdschr. Geneeskd.
· Flora of Ecuador (1987)
· Ceiba (1978)
· Phytotherapy Research (2007)
· Flora of Jamaica containing descriptions of the flowering plants known from the island (1926)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Cashew, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cashew apple, Cashew gum, Cashew nut, Cashew tree, Cashew-nut tree.
Ends with: Family cashew, Native cashew, Rabito wild cashew, Wild cashew.
Full-text (+291): Kaju, Godambi, Kajugola, Bhallataka, Mundiri, Geru, Agnikrita, Mamdaripappu, Family cashew, Cashew tree, Australian cashew nut, Cashew apple, Cashew gum, Native cashew, Cashew nut, Cashew-nut tree, Gerenne, Rabito wild cashew, Oriental cashew nut, Kallarma.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Cashew; (plurals include: Cashews). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Food habits (during the Pallava period) < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)
Munnur Topography < [Chapter 1]
Reputation < [October - December 1976]
Reputation < [July – September 1976]
The Temple Tank < [January 1965]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XXXII - The Kuśa-jātaka < [Volume II]
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