1.
deadly poison; virulent toxin; strong venom
An extremely potent poison or venom capable of causing death. Used for both natural venoms and artificial toxic substances.
The 猛 prefix intensifies 毒 (poison), making 猛毒 specifically a lethal or extremely dangerous toxin or venom.
Common collocations
- 猛毒を持つ: to have deadly venom
- 猛毒キノコ: deadly poisonous mushroom
- 猛毒性の: highly toxic
- 猛毒を持った生物: organism with deadly poison
Usage
Often appears in nature documentaries, news reports about dangerous animals, and warnings about poisonous plants. Can be used as a noun modifier: 猛毒の蛇 (a deadly venomous snake).