Envenom: meaning, definitions and examples

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envenom

 

[ ษชnหˆvษ›nษ™m ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

poison, toxin

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น envenenar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคทเคพเค•เฅเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vergiften

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meracun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‚ั€ัƒั—ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ o trucizna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฏ’ใ‚’็››ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท empoisonner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ envenenar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zehirlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…์„ ์ฃผ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณู…ูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otrรกvit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otrรกviลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‹ๆฏ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zastrupiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eitra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒะปั‹ะฑะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™hษ™rlษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.