VENERY


Meaning of VENERY in English

~ 1 [ 'vɛn(ə)ri ]

■ noun archaic indulgence in sexual activity.

Origin

ME: from med. L. veneria , from venus , vener- 'sexual love'.

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~ 2 [ 'vɛn(ə)ri ]

■ noun archaic hunting.

Origin

ME: from OFr. venerie , from vener 'to hunt', from L. venari .

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