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Definition of venomous adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

venomous

adjective
 
/ˈvenəməs/
 
/ˈvenəməs/
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  1. (of a snake, etc.) producing venom
    • a highly venomous snake
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    adverb
    • highly
    • mildly
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  2. (formal) full of bitter feelings or hate
    • a venomous look
    • a venomous attack on his political enemies
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    adverb
    • highly
    • mildly
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    3. Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French venimeux, from venim, variant of venin, from an alteration of Latin venenum ‘poison’.
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