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Middle English
Etymology
Borrowed from Anglo-Norman and continental Old French venimos; by surface analysis, venym + -ous.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /vɛniˈmuːs/, /ˈvɛnimus/, /ˈvɛniməs/
Adjective
venymous
- Poisonous, toxic; bearing poison or toxins:
- Intrinsically venomous or poisonous; having inherent poison
- Poisoned; having poison added.
- Malignant, tumorous; bearing an infection or disease.
- Malicious, angry, sinful, or destructive.
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