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[Sp.
manzanillo, fr. manzana an apple, fr. L. malum
Matianum a kind of apple. So called from its apple-like fruit.]
(Bot.) A euphorbiaceous tree (Hippomane
Mancinella) of tropical America, having a poisonous and
blistering milky juice, and poisonous acrid fruit somewhat resembling
an apple.

Bastard manchineel, a tree (Cameraria
latifolia) of the East Indies, having similar poisonous
properties. Lindley.

Man*chu" (?), a. [Written also
Manchoo, Mantchoo, etc.] Of or pertaining to
Manchuria or its inhabitants. -- n. A
native or inhabitant of Manchuria; also, the language spoken by the
Manchus.

Man"ci*pate (?), v. t. [L.
mancipatus, p. p. of mancipare to sell. Cf.
Emancipate.] To enslave; to bind; to restrict.
[Obs.] Sir M. Hale.

Man`ci*pa"tion (?), n. [L.
mancipatio a transfer.] Slavery; involuntary
servitude. [Obs.] Johnson.

Man"ci*ple (?), n. [From OF.

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