derives from mammalian meat food product game animal food product venison 2019-08-09T23:49:47Z Emma Griffiths Venison originally meant the meat of a game animal, and now especially means a deer or antelope (in South Africa). Venison can be used to refer to any part of the animal, so long as it can be consumed, including the internal organs. Venison, much like beef or pork, is categorized into specific cuts, including roast, sirloin, and ribs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venison antelope deer ready for release