bestiality

American  

[bes-chee-al-i-tee, bees-] / ˌbɛs tʃiˈæl ɪ ti, ˌbis- /

noun

plural

bestialities

1. brutish or beastly character or behavior; beastliness.

2. indulgence in beastlike appetites, instincts, impulses, etc.

3. an instance of bestial character or behavior.

4. sexual relations between a person and an animal; sodomy.

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bestiality British  

/ ˌbɛstɪˈælɪtɪ /

noun

1. bestial behaviour, character, or action

2. sexual activity between a person and an animal

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Etymology

Origin of bestiality

1350–1400; Middle English bestial ( i ) te (< Anglo-French, Middle French ) < Medieval Latin bēstiālitās. See bestial, -ity

Example Sentences

Investigators said more than 9,200 images and 89 videos showing child pornography, violent sexual assaults and bestiality were found on electronic devices at his home.

From Washington Times

They also passed bills during the 60-day session that ended Friday that deal with bicycle seats, largemouth bass, bestiality, flying squirrels, the delivery of cocktails.

From Washington Times

The complaint alleges that Madden had multiple photos and videos of images “depicting bestiality.”

From Seattle Times

The 14 men faced a total of 828 child exploitation charges, as well as bestiality charges involving four animals.

From BBC

Riego is charged with two counts of felony bestiality and two counts of felony burglary.

From Washington Times