Definitions:

1. A small, evergreen tree native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. NOUN
   • The cacao tree thrives in the warm, humid climate of tropical rainforests.
2. Is the source of cacao beans, which are used to produce chocolate, cocoa powder, and cocoa butter. NOUN
   • Each cacao tree can produce up to 30 pods annually, providing the beans used to make chocolate.
3. Tropical American tree producing cacao beans. NOUN
   • Farmers carefully harvest the pods from the cacao tree to ensure high-quality beans.

Synonyms:

• cacao
• chocolate tree
• cocoa plant
• cocoa tree
• theobroma cacao