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poi⋅son⋅ous

[poi-zuh-nuhs]
–adjective
1. full of or containing poison: poisonous air; a poisonous substance.
2. harmful; destructive: poisonous to animals; poisonous rumors.
3. deeply malicious; malevolent: poisonous efforts.

Origin:
1565–75; poison + -ous


poi⋅son⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
poi⋅son⋅ous⋅ness, noun
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Main Entry: non·poi·son·ous
Pronunciation: -'poiz-n&s, -&n-&s
Function: adjective
: not poisonous

Main Entry: poi·son·ous
Pronunciation: 'poiz-n&s, -&n-&s
Function: adjective
: having the properties or effects ofpoison : VENOMOUS
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poisonous poi·son·ous (poi'zə-nəs)
adj.
Relating to or caused by a poison.

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