Manchineel

[,mæntʃi'ni:l]

Definition

(n.) A euphorbiaceous tree (Hippomane Mancinella) of tropical America, having a poisonous and blistering milky juice, and poisonous acrid fruit somewhat resembling an apple.

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Definition

n. a West Indian tree remarkable for the poisonous qualities of its juice and having a fruit resembling a small apple.

Typist: Willard