Venison
flesh from deer
Venison is a meat of deer (or antelope in South Africa). Venison can be used to refer to any part of the animal, so long as it is edible, including the internal organs. Venison, much like beef or pork, is categorized into specific cuts, including roast, sirloin, and ribs.
Etymology
The word derives from the Latin venari, meaning 'to hunt or pursue'. This term entered the English language through Norman French venaison in the 11th century, following the Norman Conquest of England and the establishment of Royal Forests.
Definition
Venison originally described any meat obtained through the process of hunting a wild game animal. It was applied to any animal from the families Cervidae (true deer), Leporidae (rabbits and hares), Suidae (wild boar) and certain species of the genus Capra (goats and ibex).
In Southern Africa, the word venison refers to the meat of antelope, a Bovidae taxon, as there are no native Cervidae in Africa.
Qualities
Venison may be eaten as steaks, tenderloin, roasts, sausages, jerky, and minced meat. It has a flavor reminiscent of beef.
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