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poisonous

/ˈpoɪzənəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does poisonous mean?

adjective

Having a quality of being poisonous; capable of causing harm or death if ingested, inhaled, or otherwise introduced into the body.

Example

"The poisonous plants in the garden were carefully removed to prevent any harm to the children."

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