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venenose

Also ven·e·nous

[ven-uh-nohs]

adjective

  1. venomous; poisonous.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of venenose1

1665–75; < Late Latin venēnōsus, equivalent to Latin venēn ( um ) drug, venom + -ōsus -ose 1
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Example Sentences

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Many absurd ideas regarding venenose substances prevailed in ancient days as well as in modern times.

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Various venenose substances have also been said to produce amnesia.

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