poisonous


Definition: Meaning of, poisonous in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpɔɪzənəs /

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  1. containing poison or producing poison
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  2. full of bad and unfriendly feelings
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  3. British English someone who is poisonous seems to get pleasure from causing arguments, unhappiness etc
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poisonous used in phrases

  • fruit of the poisonous tree (noun)
    1. a rule that once primary evidence is determined to have been illegally obtained any secondary evidence following from it may also not be used
  • poisonous nightshade (noun)
    1. poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in North America
  • poisonous parasol (noun)
    1. an agaric regarded as poisonous
  • poisonous plant (noun)
    1. a plant that when touched or ingested in sufficient quantity can be harmful or fatal to an organism
  • poisonous substance (noun)
    1. any substance that causes injury, illness or death of a living organism
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