Definition

The meat that comes from a deer, often used for food.

Example

We had venison for dinner, and it was delicious.

Conversation

Have you ever tried venison?

No, I haven't, but I've heard it's really tasty.

It's quite different from beef, but very flavorful.

I should give it a shot sometime, sounds interesting!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Venison originates from Old French 'venaison' (meaning game or hunted meat), which itself comes from Latin 'venatio' (meaning hunting). The word refers specifically to the meat of game animals, particularly deer.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hunting' ('venatio') to remember that 'venison' refers to the meat from game animals, especially deer.

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