venison

UK: ˈvɛnɪs(ə)n | US: ˈvɛnɪsən

Definition

  1. n. the meat of a deer, typically used as food

Structure
ven <deer>ison <noun suffix>
Etymology

venison = ven<deer> + ison<noun suffix>

  • ven<deer>: From Latin venari ("to hunt"), later associated with Old French venaison ("game meat").
  • ison: A suffix derived from Old French -aison, indicating a result or product (here, the product of hunting).

Etymology Origin:
The word "venison" traces back to Latin venari ("to hunt"), reflecting its original association with hunted game. Through Old French venaison, it narrowed in English to specifically mean deer meat by the 14th century. The suffix -ison preserves the French influence, marking it as a culinary term.

Examples

  1. The restaurant serves venison stew during hunting season.

  2. He prepared grilled venison with a berry sauce.

  3. Venison is leaner than beef but rich in flavor.

  4. In medieval times, venison was a luxury reserved for nobility.

  5. She prefers venison sausages over pork ones.