manchineel
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A tropical tree with very poisonous sap and fruit that can hurt people
- noun
- /ˌmænʃɪˈniːl/
- US
:
manzanillo
- Despite its beautiful appearance, the manchineel tree is extremely dangerous due to the toxic nature of its fruit and sap.
- manchineel tree
Examples
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Many tourists are warned to stay away from the manchineel tree, as even standing under it during rain can lead to painful skin burns.
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The sun was setting as he waded out among sea grape and manchineel.
Fiction book (1996) -
The manchineel tree is notorious for its highly poisonous fruit and sap, which can cause severe harm to anyone who touches it.
How Dangerous
Surface Forms
manchineel singular
manchineels plural
Etymology
Manchineel comes from Spanish manzanilla, which means 'little apple' and comes from manzana 'apple'. Because the tree and its fruit look like small apples but its sap and fruit are very poisonous, the name helps you remember that the manchineel tree is dangerous.