Meaning of the word poisoner in English

What does poisoner mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

poisoner

US /ˈpɔɪ.zən.ɚ/
UK /ˈpɔɪ.zən.ər/

Noun

a person who kills or harms someone by giving them poison

Example:
The detective suspected the victim's spouse was the poisoner.
Historically, arsenic was a common choice for a poisoner.