ven·ery
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Definition of venery
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the art, act, or practice of hunting
2
: animals that are hunted : game
venery
noun (2)Definition of venery (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the pursuit of or indulgence in sexual pleasure
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“Venery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venery. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.
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venery
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ven·ery
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plural veneries
Medical Definition of venery
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: the pursuit of or indulgence in sexual pleasure
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The first known use of venery was in the 14th century
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