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NON-POISONOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does non-poisonous mean?
• NON-POISONOUS (adjective)
The adjective NON-POISONOUS has 2 senses:
1. not producing poison
2. safe to eat
Familiarity information: NON-POISONOUS used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not producing poison
Synonyms:
non-poisonous; nonpoisonous
Similar:
atoxic; nontoxic (not producing or resulting from poison)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Safe to eat
Synonyms:
non-poisonous; nonpoisonous; nontoxic
Similar:
comestible; eatable; edible (suitable for use as food)
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