Synonyms

venin

American

[ven-in, vee-nin] / ˈvɛn ɪn, ˈvi nɪn /

Also venine

noun

Biochemistry.

any of several poisonous substances occurring in snake venom.

venin British

/ ˈvɛnɪn, ˈviː- /

noun

any of the poisonous constituents of animal venoms

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Etymology

Origin of venin

ven(om) + -in ²

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venin

There is a French expression, cracher son venin, that translates to “spit one’s venom.”

From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2012

"It is," he explained, carefully, "some of the very anticrotalus venin which we have perfected right here in the institute."

From The Film Mystery by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)

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venin

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