manchineel
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man·chi·neel

noun \ˌman-chə-ˈnēl\

Definition of MANCHINEEL

: a poisonous tropical American tree (Hippomane mancinella) of the spurge family having a blistering milky juice and apple-shaped fruit

Origin of MANCHINEEL

French mancenille, from Spanish manzanilla, from diminutive of manzana apple
First Known Use: 1630

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