First Known Use: 14th century
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venison
noun ven·i·son \ˈve-nə-sən also -zən, British usually ˈven-zən\
: the meat of a deer
plural venisons also venison
Full Definition of VENISON
: the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
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Origin of VENISON
Middle English, from Anglo-French veneisun game, venison, from Latin venation-, venatio hunting, from venari to hunt, pursue; akin to Sanskrit vanoti he strives for — more at win
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venison
noun ven·i·son \ˈve-nə-sən, -zən\
Definition of VENISON for Kids
: the meat of a deer used for food
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