Definition of venereal

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ve·ne·re·al    (v-nîr-l) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. 1. Transmitted by sexual intercourse.
   2. Of or relating to a sexually transmitted disease.
2. Of or relating to sexual intercourse.
3. Of or relating to the genitals.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English venerealle, from Latin venereus, from venus , vener-, desire, love; see wen- ¹ in Indo-European roots

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