/ Dictionary / Index V venomous: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ven•om•ous Pronunciation: (ven'u-mus), [key] — adj. (of an animal) having a gland or glands for secreting venom; able to inflict a poisoned bite, sting, or wound: a venomous snake. full of or containing venom; poisonous: a venomous wound; a venomous potion. spiteful; malignant: a venomous attack; a venomous tongue. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: venomous (Thesaurus) venom venose Related Content Daily Word Quiz: meritocracy Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language