[1830–40]This word is first recorded in the period 1830–40. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: grid, isomerism, orientation, paraffin, rococo
Examples of 'cacao bean' in a sentence
cacao bean
She has noticed how unfamiliar people are with cacao beans.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Although the weak pound was pushing up the price of cacao beans, hedging meant it was covered into next year.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Both cacao beans (used to make chocolate) and coffee beans come from rainforest areas and are supplied to countries all over the world.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
She began to source her own cacao beans and to make chocolate in her kitchen.