CASHEW NUT: a kidney shaped nut which develops pendant-fashion on the red or yellow "Cashew apple," the two constituting the fruit of a large evergreen shrub, native to the West Indies and widely grown in other tropical countries. The nut, of greenish-brown color, rich in milky juice when fresh, and with a delicate almond flavor, is consumed raw, roasted and pickled. The whole raw nut should never be crushed by the hands or teeth as between its two shells is a thick liquid which is so caustic that it readily blisters the lips and skin. The acid disappears with heat, so the roasted nuts do not offer this objection. The "apple" is seldom seen in this country, but it has a pleasing sub-acid flavor and is enjoyed locally. The Cashew Nut is valuable in many branches of business, being used in the manufacture of oil, ink, dyes, mucilage, cosmetics, etc.