Venom
/vˈɛnəm/
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Definition
(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.
Sentence Examples
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.