venenose

[ ven-uh-nohs ]

adjective

1. venomous; poisonous.

Word History and Origins

Origin of venenose¹

1665–75; < Late Latin venēnōsus, equivalent to Latin venēn ( um ) drug, venom + -ōsus -ose ¹

Example Sentences

Many absurd ideas regarding venenose substances prevailed in ancient days as well as in modern times.

From Project Gutenberg

Various venenose substances have also been said to produce amnesia.

From Project Gutenberg