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Definitions for veneryˈvɛn ə ri

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ven•er•y*ˈvɛn ə ri(n.)

  1. the gratification of sexual desire.

* Archaic..

Origin of venery:

1490–1500; < L vener- (see Venus ); cf. L venera amours

ven•er•y*ˈvɛn ə ri(n.)

  1. the practice or sport of hunting; the chase.

* Archaic..

Origin of venery:

1275–1325; < MF, =ven(er) to hunt (蠐 L vēnāri) +-erie-ery

Webster Dictionary

  1. Venery(noun)

    sexual love; sexual intercourse; coition

  2. Venery(noun)

    the art, act, or practice of hunting; the sports of the chase

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