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    Marañon (en. Cashew)

    /maɾaˈɲon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fruit of the tree Anacardium occidentale, known as cajú.
    The marañón is very nutritious and is used to make juices.
    El marañón es muy nutritivo y se utiliza para hacer jugos.
    It also refers to the tree that produces this fruit.
    The marañón grows in warm climates.
    El marañón crece en climas cálidos.
    Its seed, the marañón nut, is consumed in various preparations.
    The marañón nut is a popular ingredient in many recipes.
    La nuez de marañón es un ingrediente popular en muchas recetas.

    Etymology

    From the indigenous Tupi language, referring to the tree Anacardium.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dry marañón
    Dried marañón fruit, used in snacks.
    marañón seco
    marañón in tart
    Dessert that uses marañón fruit as the main ingredient.
    marañón en tarta
    marañón jam
    Preserve made with the pulp of the marañón.
    mermelada de marañón

    Related Words

    anacardo
    Common name for the tree that produces the marañón.
    anacardo
    cajú
    Another term related to the marañón, especially in other countries.
    cajú
    nut
    Seed of the marañón, edible and rich in nutrients.
    nuez

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to something valuable or important.
    That car is a marañón for him.
    Ese coche es un marañón para él.
    Refers to someone who was mischievous in childhood.
    When I was a child, I was a real marañón.
    Cuando era niño, era un verdadero marañón.