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venom

ven·om [ vénnəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. poisonous fluid injected by animal: a poisonous fluid produced by an animal and injected into prey or attackers by a bite or sting. Venoms are produced by a wide range of animals, including snakes, scorpions, spiders, and fish.

2. malice: malice, spite, or vicious hostility

[13th century. Via Old French venim< Latin venenum "poison"]

ven·om·ous adjective
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