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venomous definition
ven·om·ous (-əs)
adjective
- containing or full of venom; poisonous
- malignant; spiteful; malicious
- Zool. having a poison gland or glands and able to inflict a poisonous wound by biting or stinging
Etymology: ME venimous < OFr venimeux
Related Forms:
- venomously ven′·om·ously adverb
- venomousness ven′·om·ous·ness noun
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