English
Etymology
Originated 1400�50 from late Middle English venereal, from Latin venereus (of sexual love), from vener (sexual charm) + -eus (adjective suffix) + -al (pertaining to).

Adjective
en-adj-notcomp

1. sexually transmitted.
2. of or related to sexual intercourse, lust, or the genitals.
3. that which excites sexual desire; aphrodisiac.
4. obsolete of or related to copper.

Translations

French: vénérien
German: venerisch
mid
Romanian: veneric

Derived terms
adjective

• venereal disease
• venereally
• venerology

References
R:American Heritage 2000|venereal
R:Dictionary.com|venereal
R:WordNet 2003|venereal

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