Found 2 items, similar to carnal knowledge.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: carnal knowledge
carnal knowledge
n : the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the
man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and
excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur [syn:
sexual intercourse
,
intercourse,
sex act,
copulation,
coitus,
coition,
sexual congress,
congress,
sexual relation
,
relation]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Carnal knowledge
Carnal
\Car"nal\, a. [L. carnalis, fr. caro, carnis, flesh; akin
to Gr. ?, Skr. kravya; cf. F. charnel, Of. also carnel. Cf.
Charnel.]
1. Of or pertaining to the body or its appetites; animal;
fleshly; sensual; given to sensual indulgence; lustful;
human or worldly as opposed to
spiritual.
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For ye are yet carnal. --1 Cor. iii.
3.
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Not sunk in carnal pleasure. --Milton
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Carnal desires after miracles. --Trench.
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2. Flesh-devouring; cruel; ravenous; bloody. [Obs.]
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This carnal cur
Preys on the issue of his mother's body. --Shak.
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Carnal knowledge, sexual intercourse; -- used especially of
an unlawful act on the part of the man.
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