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venery
1[ ven-uh-ree ]
/ ˈvɛn ə ri /
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noun Archaic.
the gratification of sexual desire.
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venery2
[ ven-uh-ree ]
/ ˈvɛn ə ri /
noun Archaic.
the practice or sport of hunting; the chase.
Origin of venery
21275–1325; Middle English venerie hunting <Middle French, equivalent to ven(er) to hunt ≪ Latin vēnārī + -erie-ery
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British Dictionary definitions for venery (1 of 2)
venery1
/ (ˈvɛnərɪ, ˈviː-) /
noun
archaic the pursuit of sexual gratification
Word Origin for venery
C15: from Medieval Latin veneria, from Latin venus love, Venus 1
British Dictionary definitions for venery (2 of 2)
venery2
/ (ˈvɛnərɪ, ˈviː-) /
noun
the art, sport, lore, or practice of hunting, esp with hounds; the chase
Word Origin for venery
C14: from Old French venerie, from vener to hunt, from Latin vēnārī
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