nonvenomous

adjective

non·​ven·​om·​ous ˌnän-ˈve-nə-məs How to pronounce nonvenomous (audio)
Synonyms of nonvenomousnext
: not venomous
a nonvenomous snake

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One of my friends, a Honduran researcher, told me the snake was a nonvenomous species called a green racer. — Thomas Crowther, Time, 5 May 2026 The bite is nonvenomous and usually more of a quick defensive snap than an attack. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026 But there’s little debate that snakes — both venomous and nonvenomous species — play key roles in their respective ecosystems. — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 9 June 2026 To humans, the snake is nonvenomous, but larger ones have huge, sharp teeth that can cause serious lacerations. — Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonvenomous

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First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonvenomous was in 1834

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nonvenomous

adjective
non·​ven·​om·​ous -ˈven-ə-məs How to pronounce nonvenomous (audio)
: not venomous

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