venomlike

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

venom +‎ -like

Adjective[edit]

venomlike (comparative more venomlike, superlative most venomlike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of venom.
    • 2009 May 19, Carl Zimmer, “Chemicals in Dragon’s Glands Stir Venom Debate”, in New York Times[1]:
      Dr. Fry did not find any venomlike proteins in the mucus, but later he realized mucus was the wrong place to look.