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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Lastly, if a snake is moving through your yard, remember that most snakes people encounter are nonvenomous. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 Texas is home to 15 types of venomous snakes, per DFW Wildlife Control’s site, as well as more than 100 species and subspecies of nonvenomous snakes. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 Many misidentify water moccasins with other nonvenomous aquatic snakes. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026 Meet some of their favorite venomous and nonvenomous snakes, including recent rescues from the local reptile community. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 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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