Associations to the word «Poisonous»

Wiktionary

POISONOUS, adjective. Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous
POISONOUS, adjective. (of an animal) Inedible due to containing poison; poisonous to eat

Dictionary definition

POISONOUS, adjective. Having the qualities or effects of a poison.
POISONOUS, adjective. Not safe to eat.
POISONOUS, adjective. Marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful; "poisonous hate"; "venomous criticism"; "vicious gossip".

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope