Carnal \Car"nal\, a. [L. carnalis, fr. caro, carnis, flesh; akin to Gr. ?, Skr. kravya; cf. F. charnel, Of. also carnel. Cf. Charnel.]

1. Of or pertaining to the body or its appetites; animal; fleshly; sensual; given to sensual indulgence; lustful; human or worldly as opposed to spiritual.

For ye are yet carnal. --1 Cor. iii. 3.

Not sunk in carnal pleasure. --Milton

Carnal desires after miracles. --Trench.

2. Flesh-devouring; cruel; ravenous; bloody. [Obs.]

This carnal cur Preys on the issue of his mother's body. --Shak.

Carnal knowledge, sexual intercourse; -- used especially of an unlawful act on the part of the man.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)