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

1. 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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Manchineel

mancatcher
mancation
mancations
mancession
mancessions
manche
mancheron
mancherons
manches
manchet
manchets
manchettes
manchild
manchildren
manchineel (current term)
manchineels
mancia
mancipate
mancipation
mancipatory
mancipee
manciple
manciples
mancosus
mancozeb
mancozebs
mancude
mancude-ring system
mancunide

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