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Venom

/vˈɛnəm/
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(noun) An animal toxin intended for defensive or offensive use; a biological poison delivered by bite, sting, etc., to protect an animal or to kill its prey.

There is no antidote for the venom of this snake.
The venom clamours of a jealous woman poison more deadly than a mad dog’s tooth.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The snake's ____ is highly toxic and it can cause regular several paralysis if it is not treated immediately today.

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