"ordeal tree" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ordeal trees [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ordeal tree (plural ordeal trees)
  1. A term used variously to describe trees whose products have been used in ordeal tests.
    A poisonous tree of Madagascar (Cerbera manghas (syn. Tanghinia venenifera). Those suspected of crime were forced to eat the seeds of the plumlike fruit, and criminals were put to death by being pricked with a lance dipped in the juice of the seeds.
    Sense id: en-ordeal_tree-en-noun-YZl0fbQP
  2. A term used variously to describe trees whose products have been used in ordeal tests.
    A similar tree (Erythrophleum spp.) put to similar use in Liberia; sassywood.
    Sense id: en-ordeal_tree-en-noun-4djp3Gep Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 34 42 24
  3. A term used variously to describe trees whose products have been used in ordeal tests.
    A deciduous tree of the African savanna, 1.8-15 m tall, with a rounded crown and pendulous branchlets (Crossopteryx febrifuga).
    Sense id: en-ordeal_tree-en-noun-p~nRG5Zi

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