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ven·om·ous
\ˈvenəməs\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English venimous, from Old French venimos, venimeux, from venim venom + -os, -eux -ous
1.
a. : full of venom : noxious to animal life by means of venom
< a venomous sting >
broadly : poisonous
b. : virulent, baneful
< a venomous doctrine >
2. : characterized by or having the nature of venom; often : mischievous, malignant, spiteful
< a venomous writer >
< venomous criticism >
3. : having a gland for the secretion of venom : able to inflict a poisoned bite, sting, or wound
4. : tipped with or dipped in poison : poisoned, envenomed
< venomous darts >
• ven·om·ous·ly adverb
• ven·om·ous·ness noun -es |