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/
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
The cobra's venom drips from its fangs as it strikes at the mongoose.
Snakes say 'We nom!' but their drool is venomous poison!
Hidden venom lurks within the denim!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
Latin 'venenum' (poison/venom) - a root word with no productive morphemes in English; the word entered Middle English directly from Old French 'venim' derived from the Latin source.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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