venom

Definition

• n. toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)

Word forms

Plural

venoms

Example sentences

1. n.

   The snake injected its venom into the prey, making it unable to escape.

2. vt.

   The scientist studied how certain plants can venom their surroundings to protect themselves.