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deletery

adjective

Definition of deletery

 (Entry 1 of 2)

obsolete
: deleterious, poisonous

deletery

noun
plural -es

Definition of deletery (Entry 2 of 2)

1 obsolete : something deleterious or poisonous
2 obsolete : antidote

History and Etymology for deletery

Adjective

Greek dēlētērios

Noun

Medieval Latin or Greek; Medieval Latin deleterium, from Greek dēlētērion, from neuter of dēlētērios

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