What is the meaning of the word "cacao bean"?

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  1. Seed of the cacao tree. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • Farmers carefully ferment and dry cacao beans to enhance their flavor. copy to clipboard
  2. The dried and fully fermented seed of the cacao tree, which is the primary ingredient used to produce chocolate, cocoa powder, and cocoa butter. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Cacao beans are the foundation of all chocolate products. copy to clipboard

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