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nonvenomous

ven·om·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ven-uh-muh s]
    • /ˈvɛn ə məs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ven-uh-muh s]
    • /ˈvɛn ə məs/

Definitions of nonvenomous word

  • adjective nonvenomous (of an animal) having a gland or glands for secreting venom; able to inflict a poisoned bite, sting, or wound: a venomous snake. 1
  • adjective nonvenomous full of or containing venom; poisonous: a venomous wound; a venomous potion. 1
  • adjective nonvenomous spiteful; malignant: a venomous attack; a venomous tongue. 1
  • noun nonvenomous Alternative spelling of non-venomous. 1
  • adjective nonvenomous (of a snake, spider, etc) not venomous 0

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Origin of nonvenomous

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English venim(o)us < Anglo-French venimus (Old French venimeux). See venom, -ous

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Parts of speech for Nonvenomous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

nonvenomous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

nonvenomous usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for nonvenomous

noun nonvenomous

  • maliciousness — full of, characterized by, or showing malice; intentionally harmful; spiteful: malicious gossip.
  • malignity — the state or character of being malign; malevolence; intense ill will; spite.
  • nastiness — The state or quality of being nasty.
  • waspishness — The quality of being waspish.

Top questions with nonvenomous

  • how to tell the difference between venomous and nonvenomous snakes?

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