
Innoxious adj. Harmless; causing no injury or offense.
"Innoxious" is an adjective derived from the Latin innoxius, meaning "harmless" or "inoffensive." It is used to describe something that does not cause harm, injury, or offense. When something is referred to as innoxious, it means it is safe, Benignant, and unlikely to provoke any negative consequences, whether physically, emotionally, or otherwise. It can describe anything from a gentle, non-threatening substance to a mild and inoffensive remark.
The word is often used to reassure that something is not dangerous or harmful in any way, emphasizing its harmless or Benignant nature. It is a somewhat formal or literary term, and while it's not commonly used in everyday conversation, it has a precise meaning that conveys the absence of risk or aggression.
"First, do no harm."
- Hippocratic principle
In the 18th century, naturalists classified certain garden snakes as “innoxious serpents” to distinguish them from venomous species. The term appeared in field guides and scientific notes to reassure readers that these snakes were entirely harmless to humans and useful for controlling pests.
Innoxious words flow,
Gentle as morning rain,
No harm in their tone,
And friendship will remain.