venenose

[ven-uh-nohs]

adjective

venomous; poisonous.

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Also ven·e·nous

[ven-uh-nuh s] /ˈvɛn ə nəs/.

Origin of venenose

1665–75; < Late Latin venēnōsus, equivalent to Latin venēn(um) drug, venom + -ōsus -ose¹

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Historical Examples of venenous

It is certain that, without the aid of venenous substances, various flowers have caused serious accidents.
Curiosities of Medical Experience
J. G. (John Gideon) Millingen

venenous in Medicine

venenous

(vĕn′ə-nəs)

adj.

Venomous; poisonous.

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