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venom

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1ven·om 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈve-nəm\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English venim, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *venimen, alteration of Latin venenum magic charm, drug, poison; akin to Latin venus love, charm — more at win
Date:
13th century
1: poisonous matter normally secreted by some animals (as snakes, scorpions, or bees) and transmitted to prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging ; broadly : material that is poisonous2: ill will, malevolence


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