venom — a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvenəm/
Korean meaning: (뱀, 거미 등이 분비하는) 독
Korean pronunciation: **베**넘
Example Sentences
- The spider's venom turned the fly into a smoothie in seconds
- Her venom-filled words could melt steel
- The researcher carefully extracted venom from the cobra for medical purposes
venom
NOUN//ˈvenəm//
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions
A cobra injects deadly venom through its fangs into prey
Snakes say 'We nom!' but their drool is venomous poison!
Hidden venom lurks within the denim!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'venenum' meaning poison or venom, possibly derived from an earlier Indo-European root related to desire or appetite, as venom was metaphorically connected to something consumed or ingested.
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📝Examples
“The spider's venom turned the fly into a smoothie in seconds”
“Her venom-filled words could melt steel”
“The researcher carefully extracted venom from the cobra for medical purposes”
“He spoke with such venom that even the plants wilted”
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