I. ˈvenəˌnāt verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin venenatus, past participle of venenare to poison, from venenum poison — more at venom
transitive verb
: poison ; specifically : to inject a toxic substance into
blood-sucking insects that venenate the wounds they form
intransitive verb
: to use a toxic substance in preying or feeding
venenating arthropods
II. -_nə̇t, -ˌnāt adjective
Etymology: Latin venenatus, past participle of venenare
: poisoned, poisonous
a venenate zone surrounding the primary lesion in the leaf