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carnal

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  1. 1. a. Of or pertaining to the body or its appetites; animal; fleshly; sensual; given to sensual indulgence; lustful; human or worldly as opposed to spiritual. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. Flesh-devouring; cruel; ravenous; bloody. Source: opted
  3. 3. adj. marked by the appetites and passions of the body Source: wordnet
  4. 4. adj. of or relating to the body or flesh Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. Of or pertaining to the body or is appetites; animal; fleshly; sensual; given to sensual indulgence; lustful; human or worldly as opposed to spiritual. For ye are yet carnal. 1 Car. iii. 3. Not sunk in carnal pleasure. Milton rnal desires after miracles. Trench. 2. Flesh-devouring; cruel; ravenous; bloody. [Obs.] This carnal cur Preys on the issue of his mother's body. Shak. Carnal knowledge, sexual intercourse; -- used especially of an unlawful act on the part of the man. Source: webster
  6. 6. j:100 a. of or relating to the body or flesh Source: ecdict

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