Wildmeat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wildmeat is a noun meaning Meat from a wild animal.
Meaning
Meat from a wild animal.
Example Sentences
Also known as wildmeat or game meat, the term refers to non-domesticated mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds hunted for food.
The parks and sanctuaries are 'protected' only on paper, due to community ownership of forest land, social sanction for hunting and local traditions like giving 30 basketfuls of smoked wildmeats as 'bride price'.
Word Forms
- wildmeats
Synonyms for wildmeat
Depending on context, synonyms include bushmeat, game.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deer, wild-animal, meateater, meatarian, snakemeat, venison.
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