Etymology of the English word poison
the English word
poisonderived from the Old French word
poisonderived from the Latin word
potionemderived from the Latin word
potio (drinking, drink)
derived from the Latin word
potus (drink, draught; something to drink; drunk; drunk up, drained)
Derivations in English
poisonous,
poisonwood,
poisoned,
poisoningUsage
Word found in Modern English
