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Originally Posted by stevem
venomous not poisonous
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Technically you are correct however as you can see below Poisonous is also acceptable.
Main Entry:
poi·son·ous
Pronunciation: \ˈpȯiz-nəs, ˈpȯi-zən-əs\
Function:
adjective
Date: 1565
1 : destructive,
harmful
2 : having the properties or effects of
poison : venomous
3 : spiteful,
malicious
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poi·son·ous·ly adverb
Main Entry:
ven·om·ous
Pronunciation: \ˈve-nə-məs\
Function:
adjective
Date: 14th century
1 : full of venom: as
a : poisonous,
envenomed b : noxious,
pernicious <expose a venomous dope ring — Don Porter>
c : spiteful,
malevolent <venomous criticism>
2 : having a venom-producing gland and able to inflict a poisoned wound <venomous snakes>