Envenomous

/ɪnˈvɛnəməs/ adjective

Definition

Filled with or containing venom; poisonous or malicious in nature.

Etymology

From 'envenom' plus suffix '-ous' (full of, having quality of). This creates an adjective describing something as having the quality of venom or poison.

Kelly Says

This word is almost never used—you'd say 'venomous' instead—showing how English sometimes creates synonyms that never catch on because simpler alternatives already exist.

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