Vir"u*lent (?), a. [L. virulentus, fr.
virus poison: cf. F. virulent. See Virus.]
1. Extremely poisonous or venomous; very active in
doing injury.
A contagious disorder rendered more virulent by
uncleanness.
Sir W. Scott.
2. Very bitter in enmity; actuated by a desire to
injure; malignant; as, a virulent invective.
Vir"u*lent (?), a. [L. virulentus, fr.
virus poison: cf. F. virulent. See Virus.]
1. Extremely poisonous or venomous; very active in
doing injury.
A contagious disorder rendered more virulent by
uncleanness.
Sir W. Scott.
2. Very bitter in enmity; actuated by a desire to
injure; malignant; as, a virulent invective.