Nonvenomous


[ven-uh-muh s] /ˈvɛn ə məs/

adjective
1.
(of an animal) having a gland or glands for secreting ; able to inflict a poisoned bite, sting, or wound:
a venomous snake.
2.
full of or containing ; poisonous:
a venomous wound; a venomous potion.
3.
spiteful; malignant:
a venomous attack; a venomous tongue.
/nɒnˈvɛnəməs/
adjective
1.
(of a snake, spider, etc) not venomous
adj.

late 13c., from Anglo-French venimeus, Old French venimeux, from venim (see venom). Earliest recorded use is figurative; literal sense by early 14c. Related: Venomously; venomousness.

Read Also:

  • Nonverbal

    [vur-buh l] /ˈvɜr bəl/ adjective 1. of or relating to words: verbal ability. 2. consisting of or in the form of words: verbal imagery. 3. expressed in spoken words; oral rather than written: verbal communication; verbal agreement. 4. consisting of or expressed in words (as opposed to actions): a verbal protest. 5. pertaining to or […]

  • Non-verbal

    [vur-buh l] /ˈvɜr bəl/ adjective 1. of or relating to words: verbal ability. 2. consisting of or in the form of words: verbal imagery. 3. expressed in spoken words; oral rather than written: verbal communication; verbal agreement. 4. consisting of or expressed in words (as opposed to actions): a verbal protest. 5. pertaining to or […]

  • Nonverbal communication

    noun 1. (psychol) those aspects of communication, such as gestures and facial expressions, that do not involve verbal communication but which may include nonverbal aspects of speech itself (accent, tone of voice, speed of speaking, etc) Communication without the use of spoken language. Nonverbal communication includes gestures, facial expressions, and body positions (known collectively as […]

  • Non-vernacular

    [ver-nak-yuh-ler, vuh-nak-] /vərˈnæk yə lər, vəˈnæk-/ adjective 1. (of language) native or indigenous (opposed to or ). 2. expressed or written in the native language of a place, as literary works: a vernacular poem. 3. using such a language: a vernacular speaker. 4. of or relating to such a language. 5. using plain, everyday, ordinary […]

  • Nonvertical

    [vur-ti-kuh l] /ˈvɜr tɪ kəl/ adjective 1. being in a position or direction perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; upright; plumb. 2. of, relating to, or situated at the vertex. 3. of or relating to the cranial vertex. 4. Botany. 5. of, constituting, or resulting in vertical combination. 6. of or relating to a […]


Disclaimer: Nonvenomous definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.