venatic

adjective

ve·​nat·​ic

və̇ˈnatik,

vēˈ-

variants or less commonly venatical

-tə̇kəl

1

: of, relating to, or used in hunting

venatic sport

venatic equipment

2

: fond of or living by hunting

the venatic tribes of ancient Europe

venatically

-k(ə)lē

adverb

Word History

Etymology

venatic from Latin venaticus, from venatus (past participle of venari to hunt) + -icus -ic; venatical from Latin venaticus + English -al

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