nonvenomous

adjective

non·​ven·​om·​ous ˌnän-ˈve-nə-məs How to pronounce nonvenomous (audio)
: not venomous
a nonvenomous snake

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What are common nonvenomous snakes in California? Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025 The elusive rainbow snake, scientifically known as Farancia erytrogramma, is a nonvenomous species whose population has declined in recent decades, according to the FWC. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025 Burmese pythons are one of the state’s most notorious invasive species, and the FWC has implemented several efforts to remove the large nonvenomous constrictors from our ecosystem — primarily by humanely killing them. Nbc South Florida, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025 Vertical, elliptical pupils: Unlike nonvenomous snakes that have round pupils, rattlesnakes have vertical, slit-like pupils similar to a cat’s eyes. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonvenomous

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonvenomous was in 1834

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“Nonvenomous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonvenomous. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

nonvenomous

adjective
non·​ven·​om·​ous -ˈven-ə-məs How to pronounce nonvenomous (audio)
: not venomous

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