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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ven•er•y1 (ven′ə rē),USA pronunciation n. [Archaic.]- the gratification of sexual desire.
- Latin vener- (stem of venus; see Venus) + -y3; compare Latin venera amours
- 1490–1500
- the practice or sport of hunting;
the chase.
- Middle French, equivalent. to ven(er) to hunt Latin vēnārī + -erie -ery
- Middle English venerie hunting 1275–1325
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: venery /ˈvɛnərɪ ˈviː-/ n - archaic the pursuit of sexual gratification
Etymology: 15th Century: from Medieval Latin veneria, from Latin venus love, Venus1 venery /ˈvɛnərɪ ˈviː-/ n - the art, sport, lore, or practice of hunting, esp with hounds; the chase
Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French venerie, from vener to hunt, from Latin vēnārī |