01 n. A euphorbiaceous tree (Hippomane Mancinella) of tropical America, having a poisonous and blistering milky juice, and poisonous acrid fruit …
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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.(Bot.)
Phrases & compounds
Bastard manchineel —
a tree (Cameraria latifolia) of the East Indies, having similar poisonous properties.