carnal

  • 31carnal — adjective his carnal desires Syn: sexual, sensual, erotic, lustful, lascivious, libidinous, lecherous, licentious; physical, bodily, corporeal, fleshly Ant: spiritual …

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  • 32carnal —   Kō ke kino.    ♦ Carnal desire, kuko.    ♦ To know a man carnally, pākanaka …

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  • 33carnal — [15] Carnal means literally ‘of the flesh’; it comes from late Latin carnālis, a derivative of Latin carō ‘flesh, meat’. Other English words from the same source are carnivorous ‘meateating’ [17]; carnage [16], which came via French carnage and… …

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  • 34carnal — adj. 1 of the body or flesh; worldly. 2 sensual, sexual. Phrases and idioms: carnal knowledge Law sexual intercourse. Derivatives: carnality n. carnalize v.tr. (also ise). carnally adv. Etymology: ME f. LL carnalis f. caro carnis flesh …

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  • 35Carnal Comics — is the name of an adults only comic book imprint which has so far been published by three companies: Revolutionary Comics (1992 1993), Re Visionary Press (1994 – 2001) and Opus Graphics (2001 to present). Carnal Comics is also part of the title… …

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  • 36carnal knowledge — car·nal knowledge / kär nəl / n: an act of esp. illegal sexual intercourse whoever has carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will District of Columbia Code Annotated; also: the crime of committing such an act was charged with… …

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  • 37Carnal 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;… …

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  • 38Carnal knowledge — is an archaic or legal euphemism for sexual intercourse. Though the term is still in use in some older statutes, the terms more likely to be used now are sexual intercourse or sexual penetration .EtymologyThe word carnal derives from latin… …

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  • 39carnal abuse — sexual abuse, sex abuse, carnal abuse. 1 An illegal sexual act. 2 Unlawful sexual activity or contact with a person without her consent. The activity or contact is usually imposed by the use of force or threats of violence. The application of the …

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  • 40carnal-minded — carnal mindˈed adjective Worldly minded • • • Main Entry: ↑carnal …

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