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n. [ NL. Anacardium generic name of the cashew + L. oleum oil. ] (Chem.) A yellow oily liquid, extracted from the shell of the cashew nut. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. cardon. The same word as F. cardon thistle, fr. L. carduus, cardus, LL. cardo. See 3d Card. ] (Bot.) A large herbaceous plant (Cynara Cardunculus) related to the artichoke; -- used in cookery and as a salad. [ 1913 Webster ]