Pronunciation: [ɛnvˈɛnəmd] (IPA) 
Envenomed is spelled with the letter "e" at the beginning because it is derived from the word "venom." The "e" in this case represents the prefix "en-," meaning to make or cause, which is common in many English words. The phonetic transcription for envenomed is /ɪnˈvɛnəmd/. The stress is on the second syllable, and the "v" is pronounced as a voiced fricative, making it sound like a soft "f."
Envenomed is an adjective that describes something that has been infused or tainted with venom, typically referring to a substance that is poisonous or toxic. It is derived from the verb "envenom," which means to make something poisonous or to fill it with venom.
When something is envenomed, it means that it is imbued with venom or a harmful substance, usually with the intent to cause harm or inflict injury. It can be used to describe a weapon, such as an envenomed arrow or dagger, that has been coated or contaminated with a poisonous substance in order to make it more lethal. This adjective can also be applied metaphorically to describe a person's words, actions, or intentions, suggesting that they are filled with malice or ill will.
Additionally, "envenomed" can be used to describe a wound that has become infected or is deteriorating due to the presence of toxic substances, leading to greater pain or damage. In this sense, it emphasizes the severe and destructive nature of the poison or venom.
Overall, the term "envenomed" implies a connotation of danger and harm, often associated with lethal substances or actions that have been intentionally infused with poison or venom.
The word "envenomed" is derived from the combination of the prefix "en-", which means "to put into" or "to cause to be", and the word "venom". "Venom", in turn, can be traced back to the Latin word "venenum", which initially referred to a drug or a love potion. Over time, "venenum" started to specifically indicate a toxic substance, such as snake or insect venom. Eventually, the word "envenomed" emerged to describe something that has been poisoned or made venomous.
