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