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anacardium


Meanings
  • A large evergreen tree belonging to the Sapotaceae family, native to South America. Its edible fruits, also known as 'cashews' or 'anacardiac nuts', are enclosed in a hard, red, shell. The tree is also known for its medicinal properties.

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Rhymes
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cashew , prow , now , show
Homophones
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  1. anacardium () : A large evergreen tree belonging to the Sapotaceae family, native to South America, whose edible fruits are enclosed in a hard, red, shell.


Variants
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anachronic , anachronism , anachronisms , anachronistic , anachronistically , anachronous , anachronously
Etymology
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The name 'anacardium' comes from the Greek words 'anakardia' meaning 'without heart' and 'kardia' meaning 'heart'. This refers to the hard, red, shell surrounding the edible fruits of the tree.


Trivia
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  1. The cashew apple, which is the enlarged calyx surrounding the cashew fruit, is also edible and is used to make various juices, wines, and spirits. The cashew tree is also known for its adaptability to various soil types and climatic conditions, making it an ideal crop for agroforestry systems and sustainable agriculture practices.


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    - Imagine a large, green tree with glossy leaves and a straight trunk. Now, visualize this tree bearing bright red fruits, each surrounded by a hard, red, shell.


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