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ven·om·ous
 venomous
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- pronunciation:
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adjective |
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If an animal, like a snake or spider, is venomous, they produce a fluid called "venom," which is a poison to people and animals. The venom shoots into a human or animal when the venomous animal bites or stings. The bite or sting can cause illness or even death.
A scorpion is a venomous animal, but its bite is not always dangerous.A rattlesnake is a venomous snake that lives in parts of North and South America. |
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bitter, deadly, toxic |
| derivations: |
venomously (adv.), venomousness (n.) |
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