单词 | venomous |
释义 | venomous —venomously, adv. —venomousness, venomness, n. /ven"euh meuhs/, adj. 1. (of an animal) having a gland or glands for secreting venom; able to inflict a poisoned bite, sting, or wound: a venomous snake. 2. full of or containing venom; poisonous: a venomous wound; a venomous potion. 3. spiteful; malignant: a venomous attack; a venomous tongue. [1250-1300; ME venim(o)us < AF venimus (OF venimeux). See VENOM, -OUS] Syn. 3. malicious, hostile, rancorous, ill-disposed. |
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