Anacardiaceae

plural noun

An·​a·​car·​di·​a·​ce·​ae
ˌanəˌkärdēˈāsēˌē
: a widely distributed family of trees and shrubs (order Sapindales) comprising the sumacs, cashews, and related plants and having compound leaves, small regular dioecious or perfect flowers, and drupaceous fruits
anacardiaceous
¦⸗⸗ˌ⸗⸗¦āshəs
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Anacardium, type genus + -aceae

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Anacardiaceae was in 1830

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“Anacardiaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Anacardiaceae. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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