n.; pl.naticas L. naticae (Zool.) Any one of numerous species of marine gastropods belonging to Natica, Lunatia, Neverita, and other allied genera (family Naticidae.) They burrow beneath the sand, or mud, and drill other shells. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ } a. [ L. venaticus, fr. venatus hunting, fr. venari, p. p. venatus, to hunt. ] Of or pertaining to hunting; used in hunting. [ R. ] “ Venatical pleasure.” Howell. [ 1913 Webster ]