Meaning of venom in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈvɛnəm/

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  1. Noun

    venom

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French venim, variant of venin, from an alteration of Latin venenum‘poison’

    Definitions

    1. toxin secreted by animals

    Examples

    • « secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions) »
  2. 2. feeling a need to see others suffer

    Derived terms

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