venom

UK
/ˈvɛnəm/
US
/ˈvɛnəm/

Translations

venomnoun
venoms
pl
veninSubstance toxique produite par certains animaux et injectée par morsure ou piqûre.
The snake injected its venom into the mouse, immobilizing it almost instantly.
Le serpent a injecté son venin dans la souris, l’immobilisant presque instantanément.
Additional translations
veninAu sens figuré : amertume ou méchanceté extrême.
Synonyms
venomous secretion
noxious substance
venomadjective
UK
/ˈvɛnəm/
US
/ˈvɛnəm/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "venom glands", "venom extraction").
venimeuxSe dit d’un animal, d’une morsure ou d’une substance contenant du venin; emploi surtout en contexte zoologique.
Researchers collected venom samples from various snakes for venom analysis.
Les chercheurs ont recueilli des échantillons de venin de divers serpents pour l’analyse du venin.

Definitions

venomnoun
A toxic substance produced by some animals, such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions, that is injected into prey or an enemy by biting or stinging.
The snake injected its venom into the mouse, immobilizing it almost instantly.
A feeling of extreme bitterness or malice.
Her words were filled with venom as she recounted the betrayal.
venomadjective
Relating to, derived from, or containing venom; used before another noun.
Researchers collected venom samples from various snakes for venom analysis.