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poisonous

[ poi-zuh-nuhs ]
/ ˈpɔɪ zə nəs /
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adjective
full of or containing poison: poisonous air; a poisonous substance.
harmful; destructive: poisonous to animals; poisonous rumors.
deeply malicious; malevolent: poisonous efforts.

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Origin of poisonous

First recorded in 1565–75; poison + -ous

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British Dictionary definitions for poisonous

poisonous
/ (ˈpɔɪzənəs) /

adjective
having the effects or qualities of a poison
capable of killing or inflicting injury; venomous
corruptive or malicious

Derived forms of poisonous

poisonously, adverbpoisonousness, noun
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