venery

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1ven·ery

noun \ˈve-nə-rē\

Definition of VENERY

1
: the art, act, or practice of hunting
2
: animals that are hunted : game

Origin of VENERY

Middle English venerie, from Anglo-French, from Old French vener to hunt, from Latin venari — more at venison
First Known Use: 14th century

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