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cynegetics

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌsɪniːˈd͡ʒɛtɪks/
  • General-American: /ˌsɪniˈd͡ʒɛtɪks/
  • rhymes with -ɛtɪks

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noun

Meaning 1

Hunting (especially with dogs).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete, plural, plural-only

Topics: hobbies, hunting, lifestyle

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

PIE word *ḱwṓ From cynegetic + -s (suffix forming pluralia tantum).