venery

noun (1)

ven·ery | \ˈve-nə-rē

\

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

2 : sexual intercourse

History and Etymology for venery

Noun (1)

Middle English venerie, borrowed from Anglo-French, from Old French vener "to hunt with dogs" (going back to Latin vēnārī "to hunt") + -erie -ery — more at venison

Noun (2)

Middle English venerie, borrowed from Medieval Latin veneria, from Latin vener-, venus "sexual desire, sexual intercourse" + -ia -y entry 2 — more at venus

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venery

noun

ven·ery | \ˈven-ə-rē

\

plural veneries

Medical Definition of venery

1 : the pursuit of or indulgence in sexual pleasure

2 : sexual intercourse

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