Definition of venatic

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ve·nat·ic    (v-ntk) KEY  also ve·nat·i·cal  (--kl) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

1. Of or relating to hunting.
2. Engaging in hunting for sport or livelihood.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin vnticus, from vntus, past participle of vnr, to hunt; see wen-¹ in Indo-European roots