† anaˈcardianadj.
Etymology: Formed as anacardiaceous adj. + -an suffix.
Obs.the world > matter > chemistry > organic chemistry > acids obtained from plants or trees > [noun] > from nuts
1657 R. Tomlinson tr. J. de Renou 78 Anacardian Honey is expressed out of small and young Anacards.
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