venery

ven·er·y

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ven-uh-ree]
- /ˈvɛn ə ri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ven-uh-ree]
- /ˈvɛn ə ri/

Definitions of venery word

noun venery the practice or sport of hunting; the chase. 1
noun venery the pursuit of sexual gratification 0
noun venery the art, sport, lore, or practice of hunting, esp with hounds; the chase 0
noun venery the indulgence of sexual desire; specif., sexual intercourse 0
noun venery the act or practice of hunting game; the chase 0
noun venery The hunting of wild animals. 0

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Origin of venery

First appearance:

before 1490

One of the 26% oldest English words

1490-1500; < Latin vener- (stem of venus; see Venus) + -y3; compare Latin venera amours

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Parts of speech for Venery

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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venery popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for venery

noun venery

falconry — the sport of hunting with falcons, hawks, eagles, etc.; hawking.
fishery — a place where fish are bred; fish hatchery.
fowling — the practice or sport of shooting or snaring birds.
halieutic — Of or pertaining to fishing.
hawking — to make an effort to raise phlegm from the throat; clear the throat noisily.

All 9 Synonyms of venery