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bestiality

noun bes·ti·al·i·ty \ˌbes-chē-ˈa-lə-tē, ˌbesh-, ˌbēs-, ˌbēsh-\

: sex between a person and an animal

: a cruel and violent quality : a bestial quality

plural bes·ti·al·i·ties

Full Definition of BESTIALITY

1
:  the condition or status of a lower animal
2
:  display or gratification of bestial traits or impulses
3
:  sexual relations between a human being and a lower animal
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First Known Use of BESTIALITY

14th century
Medical Dictionary

bestiality

noun bes·ti·al·i·ty \ˌbes-chē-ˈal-ət-ē, ˌbēs-\
plural bes·ti·al·i·ties

Medical Definition of BESTIALITY

:  sexual relations between a human being and a lower animal

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