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ven·ery | \ ˈve-nə-rē 
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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
nounven·ery | \ ˈven-ə-rē \
\ plural veneries
Medical Definition of venery
1 : 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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