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poisonMain Entry: 1poi·son Pronunciation: \ˈpȯi-zən\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French poisun drink, potion, poison, from Latin potion-, potio drink — more at potion Date: 13th century 1 a : a substance that through its chemical action usually kills, injures, or impairs an organism b (1) : something destructive or harmful (2) : an object of aversion or abhorrence
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