Main Entry: av·a·rice

Pronunciation: \ˈa-və-rəs, ˈav-rəs\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin avaritia, from avarus avaricious, from avēre to crave — more at avid

Date: 14th century

: excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness, cupidity