Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - venery

 I. noun  Etymology: Middle English venerie, from Anglo-French, from Old French vener to hunt, from Latin venari — more at venison  Date: 14th century  1. the art, act, or practice of hunting  2. animals that are hunted ; game  II. noun  Etymology: Middle English venerie, from Medieval Latin veneria, from Latin vener-, venus sexual desire  Date: 15th century  1. the pursuit of or indulgence in sexual pleasure  2. sexual intercourse