venēnum
neuter
The Latin for "venom" is venēnum. vīrus is also used for the venom of snakes.
Meaning: an animal toxin intended for offensive use (noun)
Ways to say it
| Latin | Note |
|---|---|
| venēnum | neuter |
| vīrus |
venēnum covers venom and poison of every kind. vīrus meant a slimy liquid, and often a snake's venom.
How does it change in a sentence?
venēnum is a neuter noun of the second declension. vīrus is neuter and is rarely used in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
weh-NAY-num
Did you know?
- Modern "virus" comes from Latin vīrus, "poison, venom". The name was given to the germs in the nineteenth century.
Examples in context
- Venēnum serpentis perīculōsum est.The snake's venom is dangerous.
- Vīrus serpentis in vulnere erat.The snake's venom was in the wound.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “venom” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
