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