Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Poisonous; toxic.
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_fungi_, which spring from the putrid stumps of this tree are not venenous (as of all, or most other trees they are) being gathered after the first autumnal rains.
Sylva, Vol. 1 (of 2) Or A Discourse of Forest Trees John Evelyn 1663
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