Venison



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.鹿肉
• ［英］ n.鹿肉 ( the edible flesh of a deer)
• ［记］ veni ( 打猎) +son -> 猎到的东西 -> 鹿肉;
• ［同］ 参考: venery ( 猎物)

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural venisons; also venison)

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French veneisun game, venison, from Latin venation-, venatio hunting, from venari to hunt, pursue; akin to Sanskrit vanoti he strives for — more at win
• Date: 14th century
• the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer

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