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ve·ne·re·al
\və̇ˈnirēəl\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English venerealle, from Latin venereus venereal (from vener-, venus love, sexual desire) + Middle English -alle, -al -al — more at win
1.
a. : of or relating to sexual pleasure or indulgence : of, relating to, or preoccupied with sexual intercourse
b. obsolete, of persons : inclined to be lascivious
2. : adapted or likely to excite sexual desire : aphrodisiac
3.
a. : resulting from or contracted during sexual intercourse
< a venereal inflammation >
< venereal transmission of disease >
< venereal infections >
b.
(1) : of or relating to venereal disease
< a venereal clinic >
< a high venereal rate >
< newer venereal treatments >
(2) : affected with venereal disease
< the venereal patient >
c. : occurring on or affecting the genital organs
< a venereal sarcoma > |