Meaning & Definition of word "Cacao"
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Cacao
/kəˈkaʊ/
noun:
- 1. The dried and fully fermented seeds of Theobroma cacao, from which cocoa, cocoa butter, and chocolate are made.
- Example: She added cacao to the smoothie for a rich chocolate flavor.
- 2. The tropical tree (Theobroma cacao) that produces cacao seeds.
- Example: The cacao tree thrives in humid, tropical climates.
- 3. A beverage made from cacao beans, often sweetened and flavored.
- Example: During the winter, she enjoys sipping on warm cacao by the fireplace.
Etymology
The word cacao comes from the Olmec word 'kakaw' and was later adopted into Spanish.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hot cacao:
A warm beverage made with cacao, usually mixed with milk and sugar.
cacao nibs:
Small pieces of crushed cacao beans used as a topping or ingredient.
cacao pod:
The fruit of the cacao tree that contains the cacao seeds.
Related Words
chocolate:
A sweet food made from ground roasted cacao beans.
cocoa:
The powder made from cacao beans after the fat has been removed.
theobroma:
The genus name for cacao trees, meaning 'food of the gods' in Greek.
Slang Meanings of cacao
Meaning: Referring to someone's money or cash in a light-hearted manner.
Example Sentence: He's got plenty of cacao to spend on this trip.
Meaning: A playful term for something rich or indulgent.
Example Sentence: That dessert is pure cacao.