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venomous

[ven-uh-muhs] / ˈvɛn ə məs /


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Weary of venomous snake bites, British authorities put a bounty on dead cobras — but this only incentivized locals to breed more of the snakes, in order to collect even more reward money.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

And then, of course, spiders are venomous, toting enough toxin to immobilize and liquify prey and, in a few cases, cause lesions, necrosis or death in humans.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

About 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes annually, and only around five of the people who are bitten typically die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2026

Sometimes venomous spiders can be brought into the UK on produce or goods from abroad.

From BBC Apr. 13, 2026

The horns are short and the fangs are particularly venomous.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling




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