Tangena

We once found a tree in a village, with many pieces of the bark chipped off, closely allied to the Tangena or Tanghina, the ordeal poison tree of Madagascar; but we could not ascertain any particulars about it.

A Popular Account of Dr. Livingstone's Expedition to the Zambesi and Its Tributaries 2004

Christian or not, it was resolved that the matter should be settled by an appeal to the ordeal of the Tangena.

The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar Francis B. Pearson 1859

The Tangena is in fact a poisonous nut about the size of a chestnut which derives its name from the tree that bears it.

The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar Francis B. Pearson 1859

Then he was made to swallow his three pieces of skin and to drink the Tangena.

The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar Francis B. Pearson 1859

She renewed her commands as to the necessity of every one coming forward, on pain of instant death in the event of disobedience, and accusing themselves, with the reiterated assurance that if they failed to comply and they were afterwards accused by others they should be subjected to the ordeal of the Tangena, and slain or reduced to perpetual slavery if found guilty.

The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar Francis B. Pearson 1859

But the ordeal most universally in favour was that of the Tangena.

The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar Francis B. Pearson 1859

We once found a tree in a village, with many pieces of the bark chipped off, closely allied to the Tangena or Tanghina, the ordeal poison tree of Madagascar; but we could not ascertain any particulars about it.

A Popular Account of Dr. Livingstone's Expedition to the Zambesi and its tributaries And of the Discovery of Lakes Shirwa and Nyassa, 1858-1864 David Livingstone 1843

Hussain, who was dating the girl's mother, Nilufa Begum, said he was heading to pick up Begum from work but stopped at a gas station in northwest Detroit and locked Tangena in the car while he went inside.

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Hussain, who isn't related to Tangena, was accused of having sex with a 15-year-old Hamtramck girl.

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Misty and Ron have well a bunch of stoned out space cases on theres … well they do have Tangena …!!! bbiab gotta give vinny a bath and bed time soon! heart said, in February 16th, 2009 at 6: 18 pm

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