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Added 9 October 2026

venomous

/ˈvɛnəməs/ adjective

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about venomous at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom.
venomous snakes
Marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful.
poisonous hate

Origin

From Middle English venymous, from Old French venimos, composed of venim (“venom”) + -os (adjective-forming suffix). Synchronically analysable as venom + -ous. Compare Modern French venimeux. Piecewise doublet of venenous.

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