Definitions:

1. Refers to the seeds, often called beans, from which cocoa, cocoa butter, and chocolate are made. NOUN
   • After harvesting, the cacao beans are fermented and dried before being processed into chocolate.
2. Refers to the small, evergreen tree, which is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. NOUN
   • The cacao tree thrives in warm, humid climates near the equator.

Synonyms:

• cacao tree
• chocolate tree
• theobroma cacao