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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
poi·son·ous
[poi-zuh-nuh
s] Pronunciation Key
[poi-zuh-nuh
s] Pronunciation Key –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. |
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
| poi·son·ous
(poi'zə-nəs) Pronunciation Key
adj.
poi'son·ous·ly adv., poi'son·ous·ness n. Synonyms: These adjectives mean having the destructive or fatal effect of a poison: a poisonous snake; a mephitic vapor; a pestilent agitator; pestilential jungle mists; toxic fumes; venomous jealousy; a virulent form of cancer. |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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| poisonous | |
adjective | |
| 1. | having the qualities or effects of a poison |
| 2. | not safe to eat |
| 3. | marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful; "poisonous hate"; "venomous criticism"; "vicious gossip" |
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American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
poisonous poi·son·ous (poi'zə-nəs)
adj.
Relating to or caused by a poison.
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
Poisonous
Poi"son*ous\, a. Having the qualities or effects of poison; venomous; baneful; corrupting; noxious. --Shak. -- Poi"son*ous*ly, adv. -- Poi"son*ous*ness, n.
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