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venery

venery

9.9
The practice of hunting wild animals for sport
  • noun
  • /ˈvɛnəri/
  • Archaic
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  • By "hunting" I do not mean the sport of venery, but rather the job of putting meat in one's mouth: snaring rabbits, for example.

Examples

  • 54 William Twiti, in The Art of Hunting (1327), for instance, remarks that the fox hunt is pursued according to the rules of venery, but no specifics are given.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The ancient texts describe venery as a noble practice, emphasizing respect for nature while hunting game.

  • Many enthusiasts joined the society for venery to learn traditional hunting techniques and preserve game populations.

  • In the region, venery is not just a sport; it is a way to connect with the wilderness and honor wildlife.

Synonyms

hunting
vsvenery
360 1.0

Chasing and killing wild animals for food, fur, or sport

is about the practice or sport focused on game animals
hunt
vsvenery
150 1.4

The activity of chasing and killing wild animals for food or sport

is the sport practice rather than emphasis on killing or capturing

Antonyms

protection
974 1.0

Keeping people or things safe from harm

conservation
117 3.5

Protecting and carefully managing nature and natural resources

How Intense

stalking
  • Offensive
40 6.1
venery
  • Archaic
9.9
birdwatching
1 3.1

Surface Forms

venery singular
veneries plural

Etymology

Venery comes from the old Latin verb venari, which means 'to hunt', and is related to the word venison (deer meat). So venery can mean the sport or practice of hunting wild animals.