# nocuous

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈnɑ.kju.əs/

## Definitions
1. Likely to cause harm or damage.

## Etymology
Ultimately from Latin nocuus (“harmful”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/nocuous