"deerflesh" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From deer + flesh. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|deer|flesh}} deer + flesh Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} deerflesh (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The meat or flesh of a deer; venison. Tags: rare, uncountable Synonyms: venison [common], deermeat [uncommon], deer-flesh, deer flesh
    Sense id: en-deerflesh-en-noun-TVnEv0D1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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