'anacardiaceae' originates from the Greek, specifically the word 'anacardion,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'kardia' meant 'heart,' referring to the shape of the cashew nut.

'anacardion' transformed into the Latin word 'anacardium,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anacardiaceae' through scientific classification.

Initially, it referred to the cashew nut, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a plant family.