δηλητήριο — meaning in English

English meaning

• poison noun A substance that can injure or kill a living thing if it enters the body.
• venom noun A poisonous substance produced by an animal, such as a snake or scorpion, and delivered through a bite or sting to attack prey or defend itself.

Senses

δηλητήριο is used for these senses in English:

• poison A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.
• venom An animal toxin intended for defensive or offensive use; a biological poison delivered by bite, sting, etc., to protect an animal or to kill its prey.

poison — full definition

1. noun A substance that can injure or kill a living thing if it enters the body.
2. noun Anything that causes serious harm, especially to a relationship, situation, or reputation.
3. verb To harm or kill using poison.
4. verb To corrupt or ruin something, or to turn someone against another person.

venom — full definition

1. noun A poisonous substance produced by an animal, such as a snake or scorpion, and delivered through a bite or sting to attack prey or defend itself.
2. noun Speech or feeling full of spite and bitterness.

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