Envenom: meaning, definitions and examples
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envenom
[ ษชnหvษnษm ]
poisoning process
To envenom means to deliver venom to someone or something, typically through a bite or sting. This term is often used in the context of snakes, spiders, and other venomous creatures that inject toxic substances into their prey or threats.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The snake can envenom its prey with a single bite.
- Be cautious of scorpions; they can envenom with their stingers.
- The poison hunter sought to envenom his darts for better efficiency.
- Some fish can envenom through their spines.
Translations
Translations of the word "envenom" in other languages:
๐ต๐น envenenar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคทเคพเคเฅเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช vergiften
๐ฎ๐ฉ meracun
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัััััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ o trucizna
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฏใ็ใ
๐ซ๐ท empoisonner
๐ช๐ธ envenenar
๐น๐ท zehirlemek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์ ์ฃผ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุณู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ otrรกvit
๐ธ๐ฐ otrรกviลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ไธๆฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ zastrupiti
๐ฎ๐ธ eitra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะปัะฑะบะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแฅแกแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zษhษrlษmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ envenenar
Etymology
The term 'envenom' comes from the prefix 'en-' which means to cause to be in or put into and the word 'venom' which originates from Latin 'venenum' meaning poison, drug, or magical potion. The combination essentially refers to the act of introducing poison into an organism. The usage of the word has evolved over time in both scientific and colloquial contexts, becoming more prevalent in discussions about biology, zoology, and ecology. It is important in understanding the mechanisms of how various creatures defend themselves or capture prey, thus becoming a significant term in herpetology and the study of venomous species.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,725, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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