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ve·ne·re·al \və̇ˈnirēəl\ adjective Etymology: Middle English venerealle, from Latin venereus venereal (from vener-, venus love, sexual desire) + Middle English -alle, -al -al — more at win 1. a. : of or relating to sexual pleasure or indulgence : of, relating to, or preoccupied with sexual intercourse b. obsolete, of persons : inclined to be lascivious 2. : adapted or likely to excite sexual desire : aphrodisiac 3. a. : resulting from or contracted during sexual intercourse < a venereal inflammation > < venereal transmission of disease > < venereal infections > b. (1) : of or relating to venereal disease < a venereal clinic > < a high venereal rate > < newer venereal treatments > (2) : affected with venereal disease < the venereal patient > c. : occurring on or affecting the genital organs < a venereal sarcoma > |