manchineel
9.9
A small fruit that looks like an apple and is extremely poisonous to touch or eat
- noun
- /ˌmænʃɪˈniːl/
- US
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fruto del manzanillo
- Locals know to avoid the manchineel because even its juice can cause severe burns.
Examples
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Despite its tempting appearance, the manchineel is one of the most dangerous fruits in the world.
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The guide warned us never to touch or eat the manchineel found along the beach.
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The manchineel fruit resembles an apple.
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Eating a manchineel can be fatal!
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The locals warned us never to eat the manchineel fruit, as it is highly toxic.
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Even a small taste of the manchineel can lead to serious health issues.
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Tourists are often cautioned about the dangers of the manchineel fruit in coastal areas.
How Poisonous
Surface Forms
manchineel singular
manchineels plural
Etymology
Manchineel comes from Spanish manzanilla, which means 'little apple' and comes from manzana 'apple'. A helpful way to remember the fruit is that, although it looks like a small apple, the manchineel is extremely poisonous to eat.