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avarice

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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


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