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venenose

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[ven-uh-nohs] / ˈvɛn əˌnoʊs /
Also venenous

adjective

  1. venomous; poisonous.

Etymology

Origin of venenose

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

Example Sentences

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

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)

Various venenose substances have also been said to produce amnesia.

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)

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