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nocuous

Pronunciation: /ˈnɒkjʊəs/

Definition of nocuous

adjective

literary

noxious, harmful, or poisonous.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin nocuus (from nocere 'to hurt') + -ous

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Definition of nocuous in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

noctule
nocturn
nocturnal
nocturnal emission
nocturne
nocuous
nod
nod off
nodding acquaintance
noddle ¹
noddle ²

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