/veuh near"ee euhl/ , adj.
1. arising from, connected with, or transmitted through sexual intercourse, as an infection.
2. pertaining to conditions so arising.
3. infected with or suffering from a sexually transmitted disease: a venereal patient.
4. adapted to the cure of such disease: a venereal remedy.
5. of or pertaining to sexual desire or intercourse.
6. serving or tending to excite sexual desire; aphrodisiac.
[ 1400-50; late ME venere ( us ) of sexual love ( vener-, s. of venus sexual charm (see VENUS) + -eus adj. suffix) + -AL 1 ]