1. not containing poison; not harmful or toxic if consumed or touched

Examples

• The garden center sells only nonpoisonous plants that are safe for pets.
• She carefully identified the nonpoisonous mushrooms before adding them to her basket.
• The snake was large but completely nonpoisonous.
• Parents should choose nonpoisonous cleaning products for their homes.
• The botanist pointed out several nonpoisonous berries that hikers could safely eat.
• All the paint used in the children’s playroom is nonpoisonous.
• The veterinarian assured us that the spider was nonpoisonous to cats.