innoxious
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- innoxiously adverb
- innoxiousness noun
Etymology
Origin of innoxious
From the Latin word innoxius, dating back to 1615–25. See in- 3, noxious
Example Sentences
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Many European leaders sent him innoxious congratulations Wednesday.
From Washington Post
It can be rendered innoxious only by striking at its roots!
From Project Gutenberg
Or dost thou think the impious wish forgiven, Because, when thunder shakes the vault of heaven, The bolt innoxious flies o'er thee and thine, To rend the forest oak and mountain pine?
From Project Gutenberg
Just before Jokim rose to commence Budget Speech Jackson came in carrying tumblerful of dark liquid; might be extract of walnut, printer's ink, anything equally innoxious.
From Project Gutenberg
When the mushroom is gathered fresh and quickly dried it is then also innoxious.
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