Venom

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• n.毒液; 恶毒, 痛恨
• ［英］ n.毒液 ( poisonous matter) ; 恶毒, 痛恨 ( ill will, malevolence)
• ［类］ venom : toxin / milk : nutrient ( 毒液含有毒素 / 牛奶含有营养成分)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English venim, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *venimen, alteration of Latin venenum magic charm, drug, poison; akin to Latin venus love, charm — more at win
• Date: 13th century
• 1. poisonous matter normally secreted by some animals (as snakes, scorpions, or bees) and transmitted to prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging; broadly material that is poisonous
• 2. ill will, malevolence

II. transitive verb

• Date: 14th century
• envenom

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