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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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Literary usage of Manchineel
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal (1826)
"The* experiments prove that the Juice of manchineel is a pure irritant, and that
ft should be ranked at the head of the vegetable ..."
2. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences by Southern Society for Clinical Investigation (U.S.) (1854)
"There is no authenticated statement on record that ever a human being died from
sleeping under the manchineel tree."—Literary Gazette (London), 1853, p. ..."
3. Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis Alive!by Paris Permenter, John Bigley by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2001)
"In most resorts, manchineel trees have been removed or are clearly marked, often
with signs and with trunks painted red. Dan5 For the two of us, ..."
4. Seeking the Golden Fleece: A Record of Pioneer Life in California: to which by Jacob Davis Babcock Stillman (1877)
"... Sanger—Arrange for passage to Baltimore in the Polly Hinds—Eat the manchineel—Did
not die—Arrive at Key West We were now alone on this unfrequented and ..."
5. The General Shop Book: Or, The Tradesman's Universal Director, Being a Most ...Great Britain (1753)
"... indigo and tobacco, Jamaica-pepper, cotton, woods for dying, and the mahogany
and manchineel wood, fait, ginger, medicinal drugs and gums. ..."
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