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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjectivea. poisonous La rana dardo dorada es extremadamente venenosa.The golden dart frog is extremely poisonous.
b. venomous El sapo de colores brillantes es venenoso.The brightly colored toad is poisonous.
2. A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative) (malicious) a. poisonous Las venenosas palabras de mi suegra me enfadaron muchísimo.My mother-in-law's poisonous words made me very mad.
b. venomous El venenoso discurso del dictador estaba lleno de odio.The dictator's venomous speech was full of hate.
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