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nonvenomous

/ˌnɑːnˈvɛnəməs/
non · ven · om · ous
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nonvenomous Lexical Profile

nonvenomous Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not secreting or injecting venom; harmless in terms of toxic bites or stings (especially of snakes, spiders, and other animals).

Example

"The garden is home to several species of nonvenomous snakes that help control the local rodent population."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In zoology, 'nonvenomous' specifically describes organisms that do not inject toxins through bites or stings, whereas 'nonpoisonous' refers to substances or organisms that are safe if ingested or absorbed.

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• Nearby Words

nonuse
nonuser
nonvegetarian
nonvenomous
nonverbal
nonverbally
nonveteran

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonvenomous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonvenomous
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