Cār'nal, a.

[Lat. carnalis, from caro, carnis, flesh; Pr., Sp., & Pg. carnal, O. Fr. carnel, N. Fr. charnel, It. carnale.]

1. Pertaining to flesh; fleshly; sensual. “Not sunk in carnal pleasure.” Milton. “Carnal desires after miracles.” Trench.
2. Given to sensual indulgence; lustful; lecherous; libidinous. Shak.

Carnal knowledge, sexual intercourse.