World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries독이 있는
Pronunciation / Transliteration: dog-i inneun
"그 버섯은 독이 있어서 먹으면 안 된다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Containing poison or producing toxic substances that can cause illness or death when ingested, absorbed, or inhaled.
"Certain species of brightly colored frogs secrete poisonous fluids from their skin as a defense mechanism." - 2
Extremely harmful, malicious, or spiteful in nature, behavior, or influence.
"The ongoing gossip created a poisonous atmosphere within the workplace."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'poison', which traces back to the Latin 'potionem' meaning 'a drinking' or 'potion'. By the 13th century, the suffix '-ous' was added to form the adjective describing substances or organisms capable of producing deadly or harmful toxins.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Poisonous"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Poisonous" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
vénéneux
Transliteration: veh-neh-nuh
"Certains champignons sauvages sont très vénéneux."
giftig
Transliteration: gikh-tikh
"Einige Pilze im Wald sind giftig."
velenoso
Transliteration: veh-leh-NO-zo
"Quella pianta ha foglie e frutti velenosi."
venenoso
Transliteration: beh-neh-NO-so
"El hongo rojo es altamente venenoso."
venenoso
Transliteration: veh-neh-NO-zu
"Aquela cobra é extremamente venenosa."
ज़हरीला
Transliteration: zehreela
"वह सांप बहुत ज़हरीला होता है।"
有毒的
Transliteration: yǒu dú de
"这种蘑菇是有毒的，不能吃。"
독이 있는
Transliteration: dog-i inneun
"그 버섯은 독이 있어서 먹으면 안 된다."
有毒な
Transliteration: yūdoku na
"そのキノコは有毒なので食べてはいけない。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Korean termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Poisonous"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.