venison
Also known as deer meat, Cervidae as food
thumb|right|Venison steaks Venison refers primarily to the meat of deer (or antelope in South Africa). Venison can be used to refer to any part of the animal, so long as it is edible, including the internal organs. Venison, much like beef or pork, is categorized into specific cuts, including roast, sirloin, and ribs.
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thumb|right|Venison steaks Venison refers primarily to the meat of deer (or antelope in South Africa). Venison can be used to refer to any part of the animal, so long as it is edible, including the internal organs. Venison, much like beef or pork, is categorized into specific cuts, including roast, sirloin, and ribs.
==Etymology== thumb|Raw venison escalope The word derives from the Latin , meaning . This term entered the English language through Norman French in the 11th century, following the Norman Conquest of England and the establishment of Royal Forests.