Cynegetic

/ˌsɪnɪˈdʒɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to hunting or the chase, especially the hunting of game animals with dogs.

Etymology

From Greek 'kynegetes' (hunter with dogs), derived from 'kyon' (dog) and 'hegesis' (leading/hunting), literally meaning 'leading dogs' in the hunt.

Kelly Says

The word 'hunting' itself comes from ancient dog-based activities—almost every hunting term originally specified that dogs were involved, showing how central they were to human survival.

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