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Main Entry: 1poi·son
Pronunciation: piz-n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English poison "poison, a poisonous drink," from early French poison "drink, potion, poison," from Latin potion-, potio "a drink, potion" --related to POTION 1: a substance that by its chemical action can kill or injure a living thing 2: something destructive or harmful