I. ˈve-nəm noun
Etymology: Middle English venim, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin * venimen, alteration of Latin venenum magic charm, drug, poison; akin to Latin venus love, charm — more at win
Date: 13th century
1. : poisonous matter normally secreted by some animals (as snakes, scorpions, or bees) and transmitted to prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging ; broadly : material that is poisonous
2. : ill will , malevolence
II. transitive verb
Date: 14th century
: envenom