In-nŏx'ioŭs, a.

(-nŏk'shus), a. [Prefix in, not, and noxious; Lat. innoxius, O. It. innossio.] 1. Free from mischievous qualities; not producing evil; harmless in effects; innocent. Innoxious flames are often seen on the hair of men's heads, and on horses' manes. Digby. 2. Free from crime; pure; innocent. Pope.