envenymous

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English[edit]

Adjective[edit]

envenymous (comparative more envenymous, superlative most envenymous)

  1. Obsolete form of venomous.

Middle English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Middle French envenimeux; equivalent to en- +‎ venym +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɛnˌvɛnəˈmuːs/, /ɛnˈvɛnəmus/, /ənˈvɛniməs/

Adjective[edit]

envenymous

  1. deadly, malign

Descendants[edit]

  • English: venomous

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