venery

noun ven·ery \ ˈve-nə-rē \

Definition of venery

1 : the art, act, or practice of hunting

2 : animals that are hunted : game

Origin and Etymology of venery

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

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First Known Use: 14th century

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venery

noun

Definition of venery

1 : the pursuit of or indulgence in sexual pleasure

2 : sexual intercourse

Origin and Etymology of venery

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

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First Known Use: 15th century

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