Definition of Manchineel
1. n. A euphorbiaceous tree (Hippomane Mancinella) of tropical America, having a poisonous and blistering milky juice, and poisonous acrid fruit somewhat resembling an apple.
Definition of Manchineel
1. Noun. A tropical American tree, ''Hippomane mancinella'', having apple-like, poisonous fruit, and a sap that causes blisters on contact with the skin ¹
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Definition of Manchineel
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Medical Definition of Manchineel
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A euphorbiaceous tree (Hippomane Mancinella) of tropical America, having a poisonous and blistering milky juice, and poisonous acrid fruit somewhat resembling an apple. Bastard manchineel, a tree (Cameraria latifolia) of the East Indies, having similar poisonous properties.
Origin: Sp. Manzanillo, fr. Manzana an apple, fr. L. Malum Matianum a kind of apple. So called from its apple-like fruit.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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