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Etymology of the English word virulent
the English word
virulent
derived from the Late Latin word
virulentus
(full-of-poison; virulent)
derived from the Latin word
virus
(venom, poisonous secretion of snakes, creatures)
Date
The earliest known usage of virulent in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
avirulent
Usage
Word found in Modern English
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