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venison
CIDE DICTIONARY
venison, n. [OE. veneison, veneson, venison, OF. veneison, F. venaison, L. venatio hunting, the chase, game, fr. venari, p. p. venatus, to hunt; perhaps akin to OHG. weidin, weidenen, to pasture, to hunt, G. weide pasturage. Cf. Gain to acquire, Venation.].
- Beasts of the chase. Fabyan. [1913 Webster]
- Formerly, the flesh of any of the edible beasts of the chase, also of game birds; now, the flesh of animals of the deer kind exclusively. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
venison, n. a deer's flesh as food.
Etymology
ME f. OF veneso(u)n f. L venatio -onis hunting f. venari to hunt
THESAURUS
venison
aspic, barbecue, boiled meat, bouilli, civet, flesh, forcemeat, game, hachis, hash, jerky, joint, jugged hare, meat, menue viande, mince, pemmican, pot roast, roast, sausage meat, scrapple, viandeROGET THESAURUS
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Savoriness
N savoriness, good taste, deliciousness, delectability, relish, zest, appetizer, tidbit, titbit, dainty, delicacy, tasty morsel, appetizer, hors d'ouvres, ambrosia, nectar, bonne-bouche, game, turtle, venison, delicatessen, savory, delicious, tasty, well-tasted, to one's taste, good, palatable, nice, dainty, delectable, toothful, toothsome, gustful, appetizing, lickerish, delicate, exquisite, rich, luscious, ambrosial, scrumptious, delightful, per amusare la bocca, cela se laisse manger.Also see definition of "venison" in Bible Study Dictionaries
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