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Definition of: venomous
(ven′əm·əs) adjective
1. Having glands secreting venom.
2. Able to give a poisonous sting; virulent; noxious.
3. Working harm; baneful.
4. Malignant; spiteful. See synonyms under MALICIOUS.
—ven′om·ous·ly adverb
—ven′om·ous·ness noun
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