Etymology

venatio

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Today it means: The hunting and slaying of wild animals as a form of entertainment in Ancient Roman amphitheaters. Full definition →

Latin venatio
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  1. Latin · learned borrowing fromvenatio
  2. English todayvenatio

Learned borrowing from Latin venatio. Doublet of venison and venation.

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