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Definition of: anacardiaceous
(an′ə·kär′dē·ā′shəs) adjective Bot.
Designating a large family (Anacardiaceae) of trees or shrubs of the order Sapindales, the sumac family, with resinous, milky, acrid juice, alternate leaves, and small flowers. [<NL <ANA- similar to + Gk. kardia heart; with ref. to the shape of the fruit]
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