venery
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
2venery
nounDefinition of VENERY
1
: the pursuit of or indulgence in sexual pleasure
Origin of VENERY
Middle English venerie, from Medieval Latin veneria, from Latin vener-, venus sexual desire
First Known Use: 15th century
ven·ery
noun \ˈven-ə-rē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; ven·er·ies
Medical Definition of VENERY
1
: the pursuit of or indulgence in sexual pleasure
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