in cauda venenum in Latin

IPA: [ˈɪn ˈkau̯.daː wɛˈneː.nũː] [Classical-Latin], [ˈin ˈkaːu̯.da veˈnɛː.num] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) Forms: in caudā venēnum [canonical] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally “in the tail the venom”, “the venom is in the tail.” Head templates: {{head|la|phrase|head=in caudā venēnum}} in caudā venēnum

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"in cauda venenum" meaning in Latin

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