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   Carnal , a. [L. carnalis, fr. caro, carnis, flesh; akin to Gr. , Skr. kravya; cf. F. charnel, Of. also carnel. Cf. Charnel.]
   Of or pertaining to the body or its appetites; animal; fleshly; sensual; given to sensual indulgence; lustful; human or worldly as opposed to spiritual.
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   For ye are yet carnal.
   1 Cor. iii. 3.
   
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   Not sunk in carnal pleasure.
   Milton
   
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   Carnal desires after miracles.
   Trench.
   
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   Flesh-devouring; cruel; ravenous; bloody. [Obs.]
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   This carnal cur
   Preys on the issue of his mother's body.
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   Carnal knowledge, sexual intercourse; -- used especially of an unlawful act on the part of the man.
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