Cacao (noun)

1. A tropical tree, Theobroma cacao, that is the source of cocoa and chocolate.
2. The seeds of the cacao tree, which are used to make cocoa powder and chocolate.

Origin:

From the name of the tree theobroma cacao.

Examples:

1. The cacao tree is native to South America.
2. The cacao tree is a small evergreen tree.
3. The cacao beans are dried, roasted, and ground to make cocoa powder.
4. The cacao tree is an important crop for many countries in the tropics.
5. The cacao seeds are fermented to develop their chocolate flavor.