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venomous definition

ven·om·ous (-əs)

adjective

  1. containing or full of venom; poisonous
  2. malignant; spiteful; malicious
  3. Zool. having a poison gland or glands and able to inflict a poisonous wound by biting or stinging

Etymology: ME venimous < OFr venimeux

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